Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade scones with this easy-to-follow recipe. These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. This recipe uses simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, salted butter, and buttermilk, creating a tender and flaky texture with a hint of sweetness. Baking powder and baking soda...
Ingredients
- 380gall purpose flour
- 80gsugar
- 2 1/2tspbaking powder
- 1/2tspbaking soda
- 113gsalted butter
- 1cupbuttermilk
- 1egg
- 1tspvanilla essence (optional)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
265.5kcal (13.27%)
Protein
5.9g (11.82%)
Carbs
33.7g (12.25%)
Sugars
13.0g (25.98%)
Healthy Fat
3.6g
Unhealthy Fat
8.1g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Scones
Preheat the oven to 180c.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
Cut in the salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In the buttermilk, add one egg and mix well.
Optionally, add the vanilla essence.
Pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Prepare a pastry mat by sprinkling some flour.
Place the dough on the pastry mat.
Work with the dough gently without overworking it.
Use a pastry cutter to cut the scones.
Alternatively, use a cookie cutter for round scones.
Place scones on a tray and brush with milk.
For the first batch, sprinkle sugar on top as a topping.
For another batch, add chocolate chips or other toppings of your choice.
Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
265.5kcal (13.27%)
Protein
5.9g (11.82%)
Carbs
33.7g (12.25%)
Sugars
13.0g (25.98%)
Healthy Fat
3.6g
Unhealthy Fat
8.1g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
For best results, use cold butter and buttermilk.
Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones.
FAQS
Can I use unsalted butter?
Yes, you can use unsalted butter, but add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients.
Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, you can use regular milk, but add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar to it and let it sit for a few minutes to curdle before using.
How do I store the scones?
Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Can I add any toppings to the scones?
Yes, you can add toppings such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts to the dough before baking.
What can I serve with scones?
Scones are delicious served with jam, clotted cream, or butter.
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