Small Batch Scones
These scones are versitile and delicious! The perfect addition to an afternoon or cream tea.
Scones are best enjoyed when baked fresh, warm from the oven. The 6 scones this recipe makes is ideal for my small family. The recipe can be doubled to make a larger batch of scones. If doing this, separate the dough into 2 equal parts and pur different additions in each.
STEAP’s Small Batch Scones
Yield: 1/2 dozen
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 Tablespoons of cold butter
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup dried fruit or chocolate* chopped to desired size
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, knead in fruit/chocolate, form into a ball, and roll out to ½” thick.
5. Stamp out scones using a circle cutter. Or cut into triangles
6. Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sanding sugar (optional).
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
*Additional variations
- You can add whatever you like! Nuts, fresh fruit, dried fruit, chocolate, even tea leaves!
- Use 2 additions - 1/4 cup of each. (I like dark chocolate and dried cherries.)
- Experiment with different flavor combinations.
