Easy Buttermilk Scones
Light, flaky, and irresistibly tender, these Easy Buttermilk Scones are the perfect addition to your breakfast or afternoon tea table. Crafted with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and rich buttermilk, these scones come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for both busy mornings and leisurely weekend baking projects. Their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture is complemented by an optional touch of sweetness from mix-ins like raisins, dried cranberries, or even chocolate chips. A quick brush of buttermilk (or a buttermilk-egg glaze for extra shine) gives these golden delights a bakery-worthy finish. Serve them warm, topped with butter, jam, or clotted cream, for a comforting treat that’s as timeless as it is delicious. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this scone recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 1 cups buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing)
- 0.5 cups optional mix-ins like raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips
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, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
If using optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the mixture at this stage.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently combine the ingredients, being careful not to overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 8 equal pieces (or use the cutter to make circular scones). Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.
For a golden finish, whisk the egg with a tablespoon of buttermilk and brush this mixture over the tops of the scones. Alternatively, you can just brush them with a little buttermilk.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with butter, jam, or clotted cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.9 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.8 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 380.6 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1473 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.
