Best 3 Albanian Butter Scones Recipes
In the realm of delectable pastries, Albanian butter scones stand out with their golden-brown crust, flaky layers, and a heart-melting buttery flavor. These scones, deeply rooted in Albanian culinary traditions, are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon tea party. This article presents three enticing recipes for Albanian butter scones, each offering a unique twist on this classic delicacy. The first recipe, Traditional Albanian Butter Scones, stays true to the authentic flavors by incorporating tangy yogurt and creamy feta cheese, resulting in a rich and savory scone. For those seeking a sweet indulgence, the Lemon Blueberry Butter Scones introduce a burst of citrus and juicy blueberries, creating a delightful contrast to the buttery richness. Last but not least, the Herb and Cheese Butter Scones are a savory delight, incorporating a medley of aromatic herbs and sharp cheddar cheese, making them an ideal accompaniment to soups or salads. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these Albanian butter scone recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC SCONE RECIPE
A basic scone recipe for tender, moist, butter-y scones that are so quick and easy to make! Perfect as-is with just butter and jam, or you can get creative and add fruit, spices, or chocolate.
Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}
Categories Breakfast
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse to combine.
- Cut the butter into pieces, and add to the food processor.
- Pulse the food processor until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- With the food processor running on low speed, stream in the cream.
- When the dough has gathered itself into a ball, turn off the food processor and divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Flatten each portion of dough into a disc shape, about 1 1/2-inches thick.
- Score each disc into 6 triangles with a knife, and pull the triangles slightly away from one another (allowing about 1/2-inch in between).
- Bake the scones for 14 to 18 minutes, or until set in the centers and slightly golden on the bottoms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ULTRA-BUTTERY IRISH SCONES
These tender, flaky scones are all about the butter-but the tart dried currants and a finish of flaky salt certainly don't hurt things.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories Cake Breakfast Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dried Fruit Small Plates
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk milk, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a medium bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut 10 Tbsp. butter into 1/2" cubes, add to flour mixture, and blend with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until pea-size pieces form with some larger chunks remaining. Add milk mixture and stir with a fork until large clumps form. Gently knead in the bowl until dough just comes together. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface.
- With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to a 14x8" rectangle, with long side facing you. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a small, microwave-proof bowl in the microwave until softened but not melted, about 20 seconds. Spread evenly over dough with fingertips, then sprinkle currants evenly on top and press to adhere. Fold up bottom third of dough over center, then fold down top third to meet bottom edge, as if folding a letter. Fold in half crosswise, then, using a rolling pin, gently flatten into an 8x4" rectangle.
- Cut dough in half lengthwise and in quarters crosswise to form 8 even squares. Transfer to prepared pan, spacing 2" apart. Sprinkle tops generously with demerara sugar and lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Bake until scones are golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter bubbles, remove from heat and skim off foam from surface. As soon as the scones come out of the oven, lightly brush tops with clarified butter, leaving behind white solids in bottom of saucepan. Cool scones on sheet on a wire rack and serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER
This is a Tyler's Ultimate recipe (with some minor tweaks for my taste) for berry scones, but the basic recipe is an absolutely perfect jumping off point for any flavor scone. Instead of berries (for example, when they are out of season) I make chocolate chunk orange scones by adding chocolate and orange juice and zest as the final step.
Provided by yellow_apple30
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 6 scones, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the buttermilk and honey butter: combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and turn on high. The liquid will slosh, whip, and then separate after 4 minutes. When the mixture separates, stop processing and strain out the buttermilk--there should be exactly 3/4 cup, which is what you need for the scones. Strain out the butter and squeeze dry.
- For the scones: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a food processor bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and pulse until you have a texture of coarse bread crumbs.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Toss berries (which have been washed and dried thoroughly) in a small amount of flour and add them to the mixture.
- Add the buttermilk and either toss with a fork or fold with a spatula to incorporate the berries without smashing them. Mix to combine, but don't over mix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, paint the tops of each scone lightly with buttermilk or a bit of milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake until golden brown, and nice and puffy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm with orange honey butter.
- Notes: if you are making a scone with juice, add that after you do the buttermilk step. When I use fresh fruit juice, I don't put any sugar in the dough recipe because I think it makes it too sweet. You want to stick with small to medium scones here. Large ones will be too dark outside and under cooked inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.8, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 140.4, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.6, Protein 7.1
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect flaky texture, make sure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent it from becoming tough. Bring the dough together just until it forms a ball.
- If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add a splash of milk. If the dough is too wet and sticky, add a little more flour.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) and cut into desired shapes. Place the scones on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar before baking. This will give them a golden brown crust.
- Bake the scones in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
Conclusion:
Albanian butter scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With their flaky texture, buttery flavor, and golden brown crust, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these Albanian butter scones a try!
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