Ingredients;
* 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (440g)
* 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder(20g)
* 1 ½- 2 tablespoons sugar(35g) (optional)
* 1/2 teaspoons Salt
* 1 1/2 sticks, unsalted butter chilled (180g)
* 1 cup chilled buttermilk (240ml)
* 1 small egg (optional)+ 1 more for brushing 🥚
Directions;
Preheat oven to 190•C and ready your baking tray lined with parchment paper.
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt).
2. For the wet ingredients, crack egg into a separate bowl, whisk and gradually mix in buttermilk
3. Using a box grater, grate the frozen butter. Try to do this as quickly as possible so the butter does not become soft.
4. Now add the butter into the flour. Mix and ensure the butter distributes evenly. The mixture should look like a soft bread crumbs
5. Gradually mix in the wet ingredients. Fold in to form a sticky dough. Please, be careful not to over work the dough to avoid ending up with tough scones.
6. Flour a working surface and transfer the dough on to it.
7. Dust your hands with some flour and gently pat down dough to about 1 inch thick. Cut using a cookie cutter. You may also use a round glass or plastic cup if you do not have the cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Egg wash and bake for 12-15minutes or until it’s golden brown.
Note: if you’re making your own buttermilk, I will advice you make it earlier, so you’re able to chill it before use. Leave it out on a counter after adding the lemon juice to sit for about 15minutes. Then refrigerate for use when your ready. It can last up to 5days in the refrigerator.
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