These buttery scones are light, flaky, and perfect for a delicious breakfast or afternoon tea. Enjoy them with jam and clotted cream for a traditional treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- 1/2 cup buttermilk plus more for brushing
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, diced butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk and beaten egg together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a couple of times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round.
- Cut out scones using a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with extra buttermilk.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm with jam and clotted cream if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 370IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.6mg