Buttermilk Scones

Quick Bread - Bread

This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 scones

Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup butter

melted

1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl sift together flour baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.

Step 4

Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Buttermilk Scones

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 255.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.2g 12%

Carbohydrates: 38.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 8.5g 13%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 21.9mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 246.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 88mcg 22%

Calcium: 256.5mg 26%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 15.6mg 6%

Potassium: 110.9mg 3%

Sodium: 534mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 76.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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