Buttermilk Scones is an amazing delicacy that will leave you craving for more. You can try several variants of this recipe, adding grated cheese and dried fruits making it even more nutritious and tasty dish! What’s more, when done, get them out hot and fresh straight from the oven and add dollops of ice cream or some raspberry jam for that divine flavor.
The scones combine delicious flavors of all kinds. You could serve them with jam and butter along with a cup of tea or coffee. The use of buttermilk imparts the scones a unique flavor like no other. They’re tangy and they’re sweet.
Health Benefits
Buttermilk is lower in fat and rich in calcium, potassium and vitamins. It is a good source of probiotics which will take care of your gut health.
Ingredients
cups all-purpose flour: 3
tsp salt: 1/4
tbsp baking powder: 2
cup buttermilk: 1 1/4
cup melted butter: 1/3
How To Make Buttermilk Scones
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
- Sift flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir in buttermilk and butter until you get a dough that is soft enough.
- Prepare a lightly floured surface and turn the dough onto it. Shape the dough into a rectangle nearly 4 inches wide and ¾ inches thick by pressing it.
- Cut into small pieces (8)
- Place these scones on a baking sheet which has been lightly greased.
- Bake at 220 °C for 10-15 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Trivia
- Scones are pronounced in different ways across the world as s-cone and s-con.
- Initially, scones were flat, round and large like plates. Over the years, the shape has been refined.