Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chilled butter cubes and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in the blueberries.
- Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a round cutter or knife.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each scone provides approximately 300 calories.
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- These scones are light, fluffy, and full of blueberry flavor. The buttermilk gives them a tangy taste that is popular in American cuisine.
- They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack paired with tea or coffee.
User Comments:
- "These scones are amazing! The blueberry flavor is so fresh and the buttermilk adds a nice tang."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to follow. The scones are perfect every time."
- "These are the best scones I've ever had. The texture is so light and fluffy."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh or frozen blueberries. Do not use dried blueberries as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones. Mix gently until the dough comes together.
- For best results, use chilled butter cubes as they help create a flaky texture in the scones.
