Grandma's Basic Scone Recipe

Submitted by Stuart L.

"This basic scone recipe is from a handwritten card in Grandma's recipe box, with shortening (hydrogenated oils) replaced with butter. This recipe becomes the basis of limitless possibilities."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: scones

ingredients

• 12 3⁄4 ounces all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cold
• 1 1⁄3 cups buttermilk (may substitute kefir or sour cream)
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C) and place your cheese grater in the freezer.
2. 2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3. Using a cold cheese grater, grate your butter into the flour and stir to combine. If adding raisins or other dried fruit, now is the best time to add it.
4. 4. Add buttermilk and stir to combine. This activates the baking powder and baking soda, so it's advisable to move quickly to get the fluffiest scones.
5. 5. Knead gently four times and roll out on a well floured work surface to a thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
6. 6. Cut into rounds, squares or whatever.
7. 7. Make egg wash with egg yolk and water.
8. 8. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, until golden brown.