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Soft Scones with Buttermilk

Delicious soft scones made with butter and buttermilk
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: General
Keyword: buttermilk scones, scones, soft scones
Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 100 grams butter grated and frozen
  • 2 cups/500ml self-raising flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  • Add the self-raising flour, sugar and butter to a food processor. Pulse until it resembles fine breadcrumbs
  • Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture and pulse until the dough clumps together. It takes about 4-5 pulses. Do not over process the dough
  • Remove the dough and flatten on a clean surface. I prefer using my hands but you can gently roll it using a rolling pin, if you prefer.
  • Cut them into circles with a cutter dipped in flour. Press the cutter straight down into the dough, do not twist the cutter. Or you will lose the layers
  • Brush the tops with buttermilk and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly brown
  • If you are using an egg you can brush the tops with egg wash instead of buttermilk
  • Brush scones with some melted butter (optional) once baked

Notes

 
  1. You can sprinkle some sugar on top of the scones before baking for a little crunchiness
  2. You can add an egg to the dough, if you prefer, for extra richness
  3. The scones can be cut into triangles or round circles
  4. Do not overmix or knead your dough