British · United Kingdom
Classic British Buttermilk Scones
Flaky and tender buttermilk scones with a golden crust, perfect with clotted cream and jam.
45 minutes8 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times.
- Roll the dough to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush with milk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.