bites out of life | Buttermilk Scones

Buttermilk Scones | bites out of life
Recipe from Food Network
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks)
unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 cup buttermilk
1) Mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda in a large bowl. Add the butter and
using your fingers, combine to make a coarse meal.
2) Add the buttermilk and mix just to combine. If you’re using zest, fruits, nuts, etc., add
now. The dough will still be crumbly and will not come together.
3) On a lightly floured surface, bring together half of the dough and form into a disc.
Using a rolling pin, shape the dough into a circle that is about 3/4 of an inch thick. Cut
into 8 wedges. Repeat with the second half of the dough.
4) Place the scones on a baking sheet. Brush a little buttermilk (or heavy cream) onto
each scone, then sprinkle with sugar. Turbinado (or Demerara) works great, if you have
it.
5) Bake at 400˚F for 15-17 minutes, until the scones are lightly browned. Try not to eat
them right off the baking sheet.
From: http://www.bitesoutoflife.com/2010/10/26/fall-a-perfect-scone/