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–+ servings
classic scones on a baking pan

Classic Scones

Make classic scones with cold butter, tangy buttermilk, and a crisp sugar topping for tender, flaky wedges in about 35 minutes.
Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour measured correctly
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • coarse sugar for topping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Step one: preheat and line the pans.
  • Step two: whisk the dry ingredients.
  • Step three: cut in the cold butter.
  • Step four: add the buttermilk mixture.
  • Step five: shape and cut the dough.
  • Step six: brush, sugar, and bake.
  • Step seven: serve the warm scones.