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Buttermilk Scones

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-Inspired

Description

These buttermilk scones are tender, buttery, and lightly sweet with a golden crust and soft center. The buttermilk gives them a slight tang and helps keep them moist and fluffy. Perfect served warm with jam, clotted cream, or butter!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Optional: 1/2 cup add-ins (dried fruit, chocolate chips, or berries)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into dry mixture and stir just until combined. If using add-ins, gently fold them in now.

  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead a few times to bring it together, then pat into a ¾-inch thick circle.

  6. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the baking sheet.

  7. Brush tops with buttermilk for a golden finish.

  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. Let cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite toppings.


Notes

  • Don’t overmix the dough—handling it too much can make scones tough.

  • Add lemon zest or cinnamon for extra flavor.

  • Best eaten the same day but can be frozen before baking.