Description
These Strawberry Buttermilk Scones are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The combination of fresh strawberries and buttermilk creates a moist and tender scone with a hint of sweetness. Enjoy these scones warm from the oven with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, shape into a circle, and cut into wedges. Transfer to the baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, keep the butter and buttermilk cold.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain well before adding to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
