Buttermilk Scone Recipe
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These very easy to make Buttermilk Scones have a delicious light texture. A great addition to a full Afternoon Tea menu or a Cream Tea.
Marissa: www.marissa.co
Recipe type: Afternoon Tea
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 225g self-raising flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 50g butter, diced and cold
- 125ml buttermilk
- 4 Tablespoons milk
- 1 egg to glaze, beaten (optional)
Method
- Add the flour and salt into a medium sized bowl.
- Place the diced butter into the bowl with the flour.
- Using only your fingertips rub the butter into the flour. Continue until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- A way to test if you are only rubbing in with your fingertips, is to keep checking the palms of your hands, there shouldn't be a trace of flour mixture on them.
- Using a knife, mix the buttermilk and milk into the flour and butter mixture, bringing all the ingredients together to form a soft sticky dough.
- The next step is important; don't over handle your dough.
- Place the dough on a floured board and shape the dough into a square about 3cm thick.
- I cut my scones into small squares, Paul Hollywood cuts his into fingers.
- If you prefer traditional scones press out your scones using a glass or small round cookie cutter.
- Place the scones onto a baking tray, giving them space to spread a little and rise.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the scones with beaten egg (see tip).
- Bake at 200C/Gas 6 for 10-12 minutes or until the scones have risen well and are golden brown.
- Serve warm with clotted cream, jam and a pot of your favourite tea.
Tips
Add a extra Tablespoon of buttermilk if the scone dough is too stiff.
The mixture should be a little sticky, this is what will make them light.
If you don't have buttermilk, mix ⅓ cup of Greek yoghurt and combine with milk to make the 125ml of buttermilk.
Glaze: I don't glaze my scones, but if you like a golden top brush a beaten egg just on the tops of the scones.
Be careful not to get the egg wash onto the side of the scones, as it will restrict the scones from rising.
As there is no sugar in my recipe, you can also serve the scones with savoury toppings.
The mixture should be a little sticky, this is what will make them light.
If you don't have buttermilk, mix ⅓ cup of Greek yoghurt and combine with milk to make the 125ml of buttermilk.
Glaze: I don't glaze my scones, but if you like a golden top brush a beaten egg just on the tops of the scones.
Be careful not to get the egg wash onto the side of the scones, as it will restrict the scones from rising.
As there is no sugar in my recipe, you can also serve the scones with savoury toppings.
Recipe by Marissa's Recipes & Ideas at https://www.marissa.co/buttermilk-scone-recipe/