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scones on white platter

Basic Scone

Basic Scone. These are so simple, but so yummy. You can add any flavor you want!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 8 Scones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Butter Cut
  • 2/3 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Egg
  • Cranberries, Almonds, Cherry, Pears Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425. Grease cookie sheet.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
  • With pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is course crumbs
  • Beat buttermilk and egg in small bowl. Pour onto dry ingredients and stir with fork until mixture comes together.
  • On floured surface knead dough 5-6 times. Transfer to cookie sheet.
  • With floured hands, pat into 8 inch circle. If you are adding an optional ingredient put it on the top of your scones.
  • Cut into 8 wedges.(Do not separate)
  • Bake 14-16 minutes.