Buttermilk Scones
These buttermilk scones are the perfect vehicle for some clotted cream and jam.
- 250 g Self-raising flour
- 55 g Butter
- 45 g White sugar
- 150 mL Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Clotted Cream
- Strawberry or Raspberry Jam
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place flour and butter into a food processor. Then pulse until there are no lumps of butter left.
- 2
Add the sugar and pulse again until combined, before pouring the mixture into a large bowl.
- 3
Beat the egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl or jug. Set 1tbsp aside for the egg wash. Add the vanilla extract and the rest of the buttermilk mixture to the flour mix. Use a knife or spatula to combine all ingredients to form a dough. The dough should be shapeable, but moist.
If the dough is too wet, add some flour to make it less wet. If its too dry, add some more milk.- 4
Tip the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth. Then use a rolling pin to roll-out the dough until its about 1 inch thick.
- 5
Using a round cutter, cut out 6 – 8 scones and place on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash.
- 6
Bake scones in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes until golden and well rise. Leave to cool.
- 7
Serve with clotted cream and jam or any toppings you wish. Enjoy!
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