Grandma's Buttermilk Scones

Indulge in the timeless comfort of Grandma's Buttermilk Scones, a classic recipe that celebrates golden, tender baked perfection. These homemade scones are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and buttermilk, creating a light and flaky texture that melts in your mouth. A touch of vanilla adds warmth, while the option to sprinkle coarse sugar on top creates a delightful crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. Serve them warm with butter, fruity jam, or a dollop of clotted cream for a traditional touch. Perfectly balanced between rich and airy, these buttermilk scones will have you reminiscing about cozy mornings in Grandma’s kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup buttermilk (cold)
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a round disk about 1 inch thick.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the disk into 8 equal wedges.

Step 8

Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each scone. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for added crunch.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.

Step 10

Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(725.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2303.0

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 451.8mg	0%
Sodium 3442.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 60.8g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 136.2IU	0%
Calcium 307.4mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 702.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 51.2%