Nova Scotia Scones Recipe

Name: Nova Scotia Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 4 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup currants; Wet Ingredients; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons milk, to brush on scones; clotted cream or whipped cream, to serve; preserves, to serve

Servings: persons

Dry Ingredients
4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup currants
Wet Ingredients
1 egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons milk, to brush on scones
clotted cream or whipped cream, to serve
preserves, to serve

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["Preheat oven to 425.", "Lightly flour a baking sheet.", "Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.", "Sprinkle the butter pieces over the flour mixture and cut with pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs.", "Blend in currants and make a well in the centre.", "Beat the egg with one cup of the buttermilk in a small bowl and pour into the well.", "Stir the flour mixture until just combined adding more buttermilk if too dry.", "Form the dough into a rough ball and knead 8- 10 times until blended.", "Roll and pat dough to 3/4"" thickness and cut into 2 1/2"" rounds being careful not to twist the cutter.", "Transfer rounds to baking sheet.", "Brush tops with milk and bake until golden for 15 minutes.", "Transfer to cooling rack and serve warm with clotted cream or whip cream and preserves."]

1267

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry Ingredients, 4 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Nova Scotia Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nova Scotia Scones

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