BUTTERMILK SCONES

Buttermilk Scones image

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

Ingredients

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