Classic Buttermilk Scones

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Buttermilk

Found on theunlikelybaker.com

Description

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease 2 baking pans (I use cookie sheets) and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
• Add the 3/4 cup butter and cut with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture looks coarse (you should see pieces of butter/flour balls about the size of chickpeas).
• Make a well in the middle and add 1 cup buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Dont over mix. Now is the time to add chocolate chips or other goodies, if using.
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide into 2 equal parts. Lightly knead each into 3/4 inch thick, 6-diameter rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges and place on your prepared baking pans. Space them out evenly, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Each oven is different and they brown pretty quickly so watch the oven (dont leave!).
• Take out of the oven and serve warm.