Brunch Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold butter, diced
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and heavy cream.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4 or 5 times.
7. Roll the dough into a circle about ½ inch thick.
8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
9. Brush the scones with the remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Scones are believed to have originated in Scotland as early as the 1500s.
• Traditionally, scones are served with clotted cream and jam.
• Scones can be made with a variety of different ingredients including dried fruits, chocolate chips, and even bacon.