Vanilla Buttermilk Scones
Enjoy this simple scone recipe that's ready for your favorite toppings, like Ann Clark Quick Refrigerator Jam and Ann Clark Lemon Curd.
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Prep Time
15 minutes
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Cook Time
40 minutes
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Servings
8
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2 ¾ cup pastry flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup buttermilk powder
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon vanilla powder
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¾ teaspoon sea salt
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¼ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
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⅓ cup whole milk, additional for brushing the top of the scone
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1 large egg, room temperature
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Ann Clark Sparkling Sugar
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1
Preheat oven 400°F.
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2
Whisk flour, sugar, buttermilk powder, baking powder, vanilla powder and salt, until combined, in a large bowl.
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3
Add in cold butter into the large mixing bowl, work in with a pastry blender or fingers, until it resembles coarse, even crumbs.
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4
Gently mix milk and egg, add to the large bowl, until combined with a fork.
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5
Transfer the dough to a work surface and form into a rectangle and fold (using floured hands or bowl scraper) horizontally in thirds (like you are folding a piece of paper to go into an envelope).
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6
Gently, repeat until it just starts to hold together, forming into a 6-inch circle.
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7
Brush with additional milk and sprinkle tops with Ann Clark Sparkling Sugar.
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8
Bake in preheated oven, until golden on the edges, about 15 minutes.
Notes & Tips:
- Substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for the powder if desired. Add in with the eggs/milk mixture
- To make ahead: Cover baked scones tightly and store in refrigerator.
Photo by Laura Kanya
