Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Classic Scones, a delightful recipe that brings café-quality treats right to your kitchen in just 35 minutes. These scones are ultra buttery, flaky, and bursting with flavor—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. With the versatility to customize with your favorite mix-ins like dried fruits or chocolate chips, you can create a unique treat that will impress everyone. Serve them warm with clotted cream and jam for an authentic touch or enjoy them plain for a comforting snack. Get ready to elevate your scone game!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter until it resembles large peas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, one egg (reserve the second for brushing), and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture; stir until just combined without overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; shape into two rounds about 3/4-inch thick. Cut each round into eight wedges.
- Place on prepared pans with space between each scone. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg