SESAME SCONES

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These scones are terrific with soups- serve with lots of butter! From an October 1985 issue of Bon Appetit in a "Soup and Bread" feature.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 10 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, well-chilled and cut into pieces (1 stick)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup buttermilk (or more)
1 egg, beaten to blend (glaze)
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Butter baking sheet.
  • Sift flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt into medium bowl.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup butter until coarse meal forms.
  • Make well in center of dry ingredients; add eggs,honey,sesame oil and 1/3 cup buttermilk to well and blend with fork.
  • Stir into dry ingredients, adding enough buttermilk to make sticky but workable dough.
  • Gently pat dough into 1-inch thick round on floured surface.
  • Cut dough into 10 wedges, cutting straight down with sharp,floured knife.
  • Brush each wedge lightly with glaze.
  • Place sesame seeds on plate; dip glazed top of each wedge into seeds.
  • Arrange sesame side up on prepared sheet, placing 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot with butter.
  • Dip top of each.

MADNI JUTT
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I've been looking for a good scone recipe and this one is it! The scones were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.


ANUM Sheikh
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rao Waqas Riskyzz
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I made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Google User
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These scones are the best! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfect.


Parbati Parbati
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I love the way these scones look, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I'll have to try a different recipe next time.


Amandi Obadiegwu
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These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


M. Ahsan
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I've never made scones before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the scones turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Eva Dimba
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I made these scones for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack.


Mst Suamaiya
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These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the crunchy sesame seeds on top.


Umar hussain
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out flat and dense. I'll have to try again.


Tyrone Bradich (Ty)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfect. They were light and fluffy, with a delicious sesame flavor.


MohammadSaif Saifi
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


Estelle Uzih
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Cieannatherichbrat
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These scones are so good! I love the crispy edges and the soft, fluffy centers.


William Christensen
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The scones are always light and fluffy.


Bianca Hines
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tammy Allen
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These scones were easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Muqdas Maano
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I love the sesame flavor in these scones. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


grandpiece isgood
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great! This recipe is a keeper.


Jessica Edenfield
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These scones were a hit with my family! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.