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scone recipe

how to bake scones with self-raising flour

This is the ultimate buttery scone recipe. It is delicate and light making it a perfect tea time treat. You will love these!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • cups  self-raising flour
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 large egg for the batter
  • 1 small small egg for brushing
  • cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius on bake and lightly flour your baking tray.
  • In a large bowl sift the self-raising flour along with the baking powder and salt. Using your fingertips fold in the butter until the mixture is crumbly ( like breadcrumbs).
  •  In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk the vanilla essence, buttermilk, egg and sugar.
  • Add your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon to mix the mixture. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Do not overmix.
  • Place your dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is 3 cm thick. Cut out your dough into small circles and place them on your baking tray.
  • Lightly beat your other egg in a small bowl and brush the top of your scones. this will mak your scones look good and light brown
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scone is light brown on the top and has risen.

Notes

  • Serve your buttermilk scones with some jam and whipped cream.
  •  Do not overmix your dough, this could negatively affect how your scones bake.
  • Make sure your butter is cold to give your scone a beautiful rise.
  • Refrigerate your dough for 10 minutes before baking for optimal results.
 
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