Indulge in the delectable world of scones and biscuits, two classic breakfast treats that offer a symphony of flavors and textures. Scones, with their crumbly exterior and tender, flaky interior, are a delightful combination of sweet and savory. Biscuits, on the other hand, boast a golden-brown crust and a soft, fluffy center, perfect for slathering with butter, jam, or gravy. In this article, we present a curated collection of buttermilk scone and biscuit recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and make your mornings truly special. From classic buttermilk scones with a hint of lemon zest to savory bacon cheddar scones and fluffy drop biscuits with a touch of herbs, these recipes offer a delightful variety for every palate. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the irresistible charm of scones and biscuits.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Keep this classic recipe for fluffy biscuits: You'll use it over and over.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield about 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Rub 2 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until completely absorbed. Work the remaining 5 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until pea-sized bits of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to stir the buttermilk into the flour until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough.
- Dust a cutting board or work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough in thirds, like a letter, and then pat into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut biscuits out using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and put on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the remaining scraps of dough and cut out more biscuits. Brush the biscuit tops with buttermilk.
- Bake until the tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on the pan at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BUTTERMILK SCONES (BISCUITS)
From Australian Super Food Ideas. We found these to be easy to make and served with diet jam (no sugar) and a dollop of cream.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 16 scones/biscuits, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 220 degree C (200 C for fan forced oven).
- Grease and flour a 8cm deep, 19cm (base) square cake tin.
- Place flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add butter and using fingertips rub butter in flour mix until mix resembles fine breadcrumbs (or give it a quick buzz in the food processor and then transfer mix to a bowl).
- Make a well in the centre and add buttermilk and using a flat bladed knife, stir until dough almost comes together.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough comes together.
- Press out to a 3cm thick round.
- Dip a 5cm round cutter into flour to prevent dough sticking and cut out scones (biscuits).
- Gently press leftover dough pieces together and repeat cutting out more scones - should make a total of 16 scones.
- Place scones, touching into prepared tin.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden and hollow when tapped on top.
- Serve with jam and cream or honey (or golden syrup) and cream .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 416.2, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.5
BUTTERMILK SCONES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your fingertips to a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and mix just until combined. Add currants, if desired.
- Transfer dough to a floured board and divide into 2 parts. Roll each to 3/4 inch thick rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges and place slightly separated on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the cream, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm, split in half with butter and marmalade.
BUTTERMILK SCONES
This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese.
Provided by BEVCHRIS
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 534 mg, Sugar 2 g
SCONES / TEA BISCUITS (CANADIAN LIVING)
Make and share this Scones / Tea Biscuits (Canadian Living) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 12 Scones, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line rimless baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat; or dust lightly with flour. Set aside.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Pour buttermilk over top and stir with fork to form soft, slightly sticky ragged dough.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. With lightly floured hands, knead gently 10 times to smooth dough, adding a sprinkle more flour to the work surface if needed. Gently pat or roll out into generous ½-inch thick round. Using 2-inch cutter, cut out rounds. Place on prepared baking sheet. Gather up scraps and repat dough; cut out more rounds, pressing any remaining scraps into a final scone (the bakers's scone).
- Brush tops of scones with egg. Bake in centre of 425°F oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to racks to finish cooling.
- Tip: Before cutting out scones, dip cutter into flour, repeating the dipping between cuts so cutter doesn't stick. Always cut out scones, or any cookie, with as little space as possible between rounds as possible. You can reroll the scraps, but at every rerolling the results are tougher. So get as many rounds as you can out of the first roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 320.4, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Choose the right flour: All-purpose flour is typically used for scones, but you can also use a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Use cold butter: Cold butter will help to create flaky layers in your scones. Cut the butter into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in tough scones. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then shape it into a circle and cut it into wedges.
- Bake the scones at a high temperature: A high temperature will help the scones to rise quickly and evenly. Bake the scones at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Serve the scones warm: Scones are best served warm, fresh out of the oven. You can also toast them lightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk scones are a delicious and versatile breakfast pastry that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can easily make perfect scones at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give these buttermilk scones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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