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Buttermilk Scones

SUBMITTED BY: BEVCHRIS PHOTO BY: Nana Sidek

"This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 34 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 8 scones

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
  4. Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by LUCKYDEVILCAT
I am a lover of scones, and these little goodies made my Sunday morning! I dropped them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by AMANDA_B
This is a great recipe! Really quick and easy. However, I prefer to drop the scones onto the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by MELINDA K. WALDER
I made this recipe twice now, and I love it. What's more, my German mother-in-law wants me to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CAROLINA GIRL
Love anything with buttermilk. This recipe provides the basic scone which I dress up with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by HEATHER FUHRMAN
Didn't have much taste to it. Even when cheese was added. I'm adding another scones recipe I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by LEM47
I liked this recipe a lot. It was easy & quick to make & I got 12 instead of 8. I did have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by FUDGNIK
This is another great base recipe. Food is as bland as you make it, folks...If you want... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by Ahmilya
I just wanted to use up my extra buttermilk and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. Anyone who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by MILSTERB
I made several batches of these for my hubbies breakfast meeting. I filled them with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by SANDIBEACH1
I think there must be a misprint in this recipe 2 TABLESPOONS baking powder is way too much. I... MORE

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