Buttermilk Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder (available in the baking aisle)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons coarse brown sugar
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry buttermilk and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the rosemary and/or chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, vanilla and 1 cup cream.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Divide the dough into 2 balls; roll out each ball into a 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick disk.
- Brush the tops of the disks with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream, then sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
- Cut each disk into 6 wedges.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack to cool.
- Photograph by James Baigrie
flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk powder, salt, fresh rosemary, chocolate chips, unsalted butter, vanilla, heavy cream, brown sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/buttermilk-scones-recipe.html (may not work)