Photo: Buttermilk Scones Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder (available in the baking aisle)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons coarse brown sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry buttermilk and salt in a medium bowl. Add the rosemary and/or chocolate chips. In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, vanilla and 1 cup cream. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
Divide the dough into 2 balls; roll out each ball into a 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick disk. Brush the tops of the disks with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream, then sprinkle with the coarse sugar. Cut each disk into 6 wedges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Photograph by James Baigrie
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By Mikejs27834
on March 17, 2012
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We really enjoyed this recipe. It was easy to make, we used semi-sweet choc chips. Will try rosemary next time.
By cdube
Newfields, NH
on February 22, 2012
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I think these scones were excellent. The pastry had just enough dryness to give it that scone-like texture, but was moist enough to hold together well. They are quick to make and I've received a number of compliments on them. I've made this recipe a couple of times now. The first time I used the rosemary and chocolate chips and didn't think either ingredient added the right flavor I was hoping for. The second time I made them I substituted the rosemary and chips for 1/2 cup currants and this tasted much better. I also used Bailey's Irish Creme to brush on the top and thought this added a nice taste as well.
By genaijn
on February 05, 2012
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This tasted more like a cookie than a scone, and mine burnt on the bottom and they had only been in the oven 6 min. I pulled them out and they were done on the inside, so we just cut the bottoms off. but for the time and effort, I dont think I will be making them again
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