Scones are continuing to gain popularity in the United States as more gourmet coffee shops open for business. My latest scones recipe calls for buttermilk that gives the scones a rich, delicious flavor. This recipe makes 12 scones.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter, chilled and chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk, about
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease large baking or cookie sheet.
- In medium bowl, mix together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Chopped chilled butter into smaller chunks. Add to flour mixture and work the butter in with your fingers until the mixture turns to crumbs.
- Slowly add enough buttermilk while mixing until a stiff dough is formed.
- Knead dough on floured board until the dough is smooth.
- Divide dough into two equal parts.
- Form each half into a circle that is one-inch thick.
- Cut each circle into six wedges (12 wedges all together).
- Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until done.
- Serve warm with honey, jelly, or marmalade.
