Buttermilk Scone Recipe: Easy Treats for Cozy Mornings
Enjoy this simple yet delicious buttermilk scone recipe for a perfect start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shape dough into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place scones on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For a sweeter scone, add chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Serve with clotted cream or jam for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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