Cape Breton Scones
Delight in the comforting flavors of Cape Breton Scones, a heritage recipe hailing from the scenic shores of Nova Scotia. These tender, golden scones are crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and buttermilk for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Lightly sweetened and optionally studded with raisins or currants, they strike the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. A brush of milk or cream and a sprinkle of coarse sugar give them a bakery-perfect golden crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make scones are ideal for breakfast, teatime, or a cozy weekend brunch. Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for an authentic, heartwarming treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup raisins or currants (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the buttermilk.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. If using raisins or currants, fold them in at this stage.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Using a floured round cutter or knife, cut out 8 triangles or rounds from the dough.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops of the scones with milk or cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4106 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.1 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
