BUTTERMILK SCONES

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

Provided by BEVCHRIS

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 534 mg, Sugar 2 g

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