Description
Delightful buttermilk scones bring British bakery charm straight to kitchen counters with golden, flaky perfection. Crisp edges and tender centers promise a delectable breakfast or afternoon tea companion you’ll savor down to the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) frozen, grated butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
Dry Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or light greasing.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of components.
- Using a box grater, carefully shred the frozen butter directly into the dry mixture, quickly working to create a coarse, crumbly texture.
- Pour buttermilk into the dry ingredients, gently folding with minimal stirring to maintain a light, tender consistency.
- Transfer the delicate dough onto a lightly floured surface, carefully shaping into two circular discs approximately 3/4 inch thick.
- Slice each disc into six even wedges, separating them slightly to allow even heat circulation.
- Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving small spaces between each piece for optimal browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and light, flaky texture.
- Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving alongside your favorite accompaniments like jam, clotted cream, or softened butter.
Notes
- Chill your butter thoroughly before grating to ensure flaky, tender scones with perfect texture.
- Use cold buttermilk and handle the dough minimally to prevent tough, dense results and maintain a light crumb.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Experiment with mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or citrus zest to customize flavor without compromising the classic scone structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg