MARY HEARTY BYE'S SCOTTISH SCONES

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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Breakfast     Brunch     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 dozen scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil for greasing
Equipment: a large griddle (preferably cast-iron) or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a large bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in buttermilk and egg with a fork just until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With lightly floured hands, divide dough into thirds and knead each piece 3 or 4 times. Pat each piece into a 6-inch round (1/2 inch thick), then cut each round into 4 wedges.
  • Heat griddle over low heat until hot, then lightly oil.
  • Working in 2 batches, dust each wedge of dough with flour, patting off excess, then cook over low heat, undisturbed, 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-low and cook until puffed and undersides are golden-brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Turn scones over and cook until undersides are golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes (watch closely; move scones and adjust heat as needed so they cook through without burning). Turn scones on edges and cook until golden-brown, about 1 minute per edge. Cut one scone open to check for doneness.
  • Transfer to a rack and cool to warm. (Lightly oil griddle between batches.)

mojno mia
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I'm not a fan of raisins. Can I omit them from this recipe?


Arkan Dawit
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I'm allergic to gluten. Can I use gluten-free flour in this recipe?


Kakembo Peterson
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems a bit complicated.


Slayer Tiger
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These scones look amazing! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.


Phinah Mutula
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I can't wait to try this recipe! Scottish scones are my favorite and I'm always looking for new ways to make them.


Game junkies
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This recipe is a must-try for any scone lover! The scones are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


tessy ekuje
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit too dense and crumbly.


Melissa Yeagle
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


iviwe luswazi
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good! They were light and fluffy, with a great flavor.


Hasan Nasir
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These scones were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Austin Higgins
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I've been looking for a good Scottish scones recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! The scones were so easy to make and they turned out so well. They were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea.


dyslexic teddybear
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. The flavor was amazing, with just the right amount of sweetness.