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 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 35 minutes minutes
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
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.