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Buttermilk Scones

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"This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese." — BEVCHRIS

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Original recipe makes 8 scones Change Servings

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cups buttermilk

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
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.
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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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 11, 2003

Love anything with buttermilk. This recipe provides the basic scone which I dress up with grated lemon, dried fruits, etc.

—CAROLINA GIRL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 11, 2003

Didn't have much taste to it. Even when cheese was added. I'm adding another scones recipe I found and made in to the recipe book. That one is much better

—HEATHER FUHRMAN

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Jan 10, 2004

I am a lover of scones, and these little goodies made my Sunday morning! I dropped them (about 2 Tbs. of batter) on cookie sheets instead of cutting. These are so good warm with butter and jam! Very light and tasty, too!

—LUCKYDEVILCAT

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Jan 10, 2004

This is a great recipe! Really quick and easy. However, I prefer to drop the scones onto the baking sheet by spoonfulls instead of cutting the scones out!

—AMANDA_B

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Oct 01, 2006

I think there must be a misprint in this recipe 2 TABLESPOONS baking powder is way too much. I used 2 teaspoons and was very pleased. Scones are supposed to be bland but if you like a sweeter one add some sugar!

—SANDIBEACH1

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Dec 24, 2005

This is another great base recipe. Food is as bland as you make it, folks...If you want something to munch on with tea or coffee, maybe smear with a jam and butter, this recipe on it's own is fine. If you want something full of flavor and WOW, you are going to have to add that to it. I mean, come on, the recipe is nothing but WHITE things mixed together! That alone tells you that the final outcome is going to be less than zippy. I made these scones for Christmas Eve dinner. I started with the basic recipe and added savory herbs, cracked pepper, and garlic salt. FANTASTIC! I have found the perfect "biscuit". I will make these again and again and they will never be bland!

—FUDGNIK

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Feb 25, 2007

I made several batches of these for my hubbies breakfast meeting. I filled them with different types of jam, then baked them. They were sort of hand rolled, not really "dropped", as I had to close all the seams, so most of the jam would stay inside while baking. They were so good, it was difficult allowing enough to leave with him to work. My teenager, has requested we make these again, and again, and again....

—MILSTERB

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Apr 11, 2003

I liked this recipe a lot. It was easy & quick to make & I got 12 instead of 8. I did have to add a little more Buttermilk than it called for, but they were light & fluffy & I will make them again. My Husband liked them too.

—LEM47

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Nutrition

Calories
256 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
38.6 g
12%

Cholesterol
22 mg
7%

Fat
8.5 g
13%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
534 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buttermilk Scones

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 256
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 22mg 7 %
Sodium 534mg 21 %
Potassium 111mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.6g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
Sugars 2g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 32 %
Iron 26 %
Thiamin 38 %
Niacin 31 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 49 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.