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Classic British Buttermilk Scones

Flaky and tender buttermilk scones with a golden crust, perfect with clotted cream and jam.

45 minutes8 servings
Classic British Buttermilk Scones
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Ingredients

Method

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

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