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Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
Method
Scone Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If using, fold in the dried fruit or chocolate chips.
- 6
Shape the Scones
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
- 7
Bake
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.