Buttermilk Scones
Tender, lightly golden scones with a soft crumb, made in the British style common across the South Atlantic and best served warm with butter or jam.
Prep
15m
Cook
14m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 450gSelf-Raising Flour
- 3gSalt
- 90gSalted Butter (chilled and diced)
- 260mlButtermilk
- 1pcsEgg
Topping
- 1pcsEgg (beaten)
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Method
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- 01
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 02
Mix the self-raising flour and salt. Rub in the salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 03
Whisk the egg into the buttermilk, then stir the liquid into the flour mixture just until a soft dough forms.
- 04
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it to an even thickness, and cut into rounds.
- 05
Place the scones on a baking tray and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- 06
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until well risen and golden. Cool briefly before serving.
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