Buttermilk Scones

Buttermilk Scones
Buttermilk Scones might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 235 calories, 3g of protein, and 11g of fat. If you have butter, salt, coarse brown sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry buttermilk and salt in a medium bowl.
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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.
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Divide the dough into 2 balls; roll out each ball into a 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick disk.
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Brush the tops of the disks with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream, then sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
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Cut each disk into 6 wedges.
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes.
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Transfer to a rack to cool.
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Photograph by James Baigrie
DifficultyHard
Ready In30 m.
Servings12
Health Score1
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