Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients


  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for brushing


Directions


  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Cut butter into 1/4" cubes
  • Freeze butter and blueberries for 10-15 min. 
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your fingertips to a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and mix just until combined. Add blueberries. 
  • Transfer dough to a floured board and divide into 2 parts. Pat down each to 3/4 inch thick rounds. Cut each round into 6 wedges and place slightly separated on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the cream, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm, split in half with butter and marmalade.