Mary Berry Buttermilk Scones Recipe
Do you love soft, fluffy scones? Then try this Mary Berry Buttermilk Scones Recipe. It is a classic British treat. These scones are light and tender.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Round cutter
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Wire rack
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 450 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 100 g cold butter cubed
- 50 g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml buttermilk
Instructions
- Set your oven to 220°C.
- Line a baking sheet with paper.
- This stops scones from sticking.
- Put flour in a big bowl.
- Add the baking powder.
- Mix them well together.
- Add cold butter cubes to flour.
- Use your fingers to rub it in.
- It should look like breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the caster sugar.
- Mix it evenly through the flour.
- Beat eggs and buttermilk together.
- Save one tablespoon for later.
- This is your glaze.
- Pour wet mix into dry mix.
- Stir with a knife gently.
- Stop when dough forms.
- Put dough on floured surface.
- Roll to 2cm thick.
- Cut with round cutter.
- Press down straight.
- Place scones on baking sheet.
- Brush tops with saved mix.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- They should be golden.
- Move scones to wire rack.
- Let them cool slightly.
- Serve with jam and cream.
Notes
- Keep your butter very cold.
- This makes scones fluffy.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Too much mixing makes them tough.
- Press the cutter straight down.
- Do not twist it.
- This helps scones rise tall.
- Place scones close together on tray.
- They help each other rise up.
- Bake them the same day.
- Fresh scones taste the best.