Buttermilk Scones

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Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 scones

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Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup currants (optional)
1 tablespoon heavy cream, for brushing

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your fingertips to a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and mix just until combined. Add currants, if desired.

Transfer dough to a floured board and divide into 2 parts. Roll each to 3/4 inch thick rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges and place slightly separated on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the cream, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm, split in half with butter and marmalade.

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recipe Buttermilk Scones
Teyebeh Tustin, CA 01-27-2010
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THE BEST SCONES YOU WILL EVER HAVE...I promise.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make these scones almost every day cause I have someone requesting them cause either they have had it at my house before or... someone has told them about the scones. They are the # 1 request I get at all the potlucks or any event I go to. Some variations: I make with fresh blueberries. I also mix dried blueberries and cranberries. Sometimes I make them with dried cherries. If I don't have buttermilk I use milk with 2 tbls of lemon or vinegar. I brush the top with cream...if I don't have cream I go out and get some. I think that makes a huge difference! Read more
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Micheline Reno, NV 01-17-2010
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Great multipurpose scone recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made a dozen batches of this scone recipe as mason jar gifts over Christmas. I used buttermilk powder and substituted a... cup of water for the "buttermilk." I received rave reviews from the recipients of the recipe (which was coupled with homemade lemon curd - google easy lemon curd and use the recipe from a magazine that's really quite "fine."). I finally made this recipe myself this morning and it is nice. Not overly sweet, a perfect compliment for a nice spread or just a light smear of butter and honey. I like a simple scone without a lot of extra stuff in it, and this definitely delivers. What is also nice, is it's a simple enough recipe that you can add herbs and adapt it for a savory herb scone, savory cheese scone, or add some other edible goodies (fresh berries, chocolate chips, etc.). This is certainly a keeper.Read more
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Theresa Toronto, ON 10-14-2009
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yummo
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

these scones are absolutely delicious, they are moist and very light and fluffy, you can almost put anything if you dont like... raisins or dried fruit, Ive made them with cheese and they turned out really yummy. Im actually English and I dont agree with the other comments about English scones being crumbly, but if you want crumbs you add more flour! thats a quick fix no?Read more
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R Berkeleyc, CA 09-22-2009
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Awful!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly and am severely disappointed! To begin, the texture is likened to that of a biscuit and is far... too sweet. I prefer a more crumbly scone texture and am curious to know how those who've eaten English scones like the product from this recipe. I do not recommend to recipe to someone who is particular about his/her scones.Read more
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Jennifer Marietta, GA 01-13-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my new go-to scone recipe (my old one, while delicious, used way too much cream for me to be able to make them very... often). While still not health food, buttermilk makes these WAY lighter than your usual scone, but still moist and buttery-tasting. I look forward to experimenting with mix-ins.Read more
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Adrien New York, NY 11-02-2008
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't believe these came out of my oven! I was very impressed with myself haha. It was a really simple recipe even though... I was intimidated at first. As others have said, this is a great base for a 'simple scone' basic recipe to which you can add anything you like. I agree with others that this is more like a biscuit than a scone but I prefer it that way and in fact next time I make this I'm going to omit the sugar altogether.Read more