Description
Delightful scones with a buttery texture infused with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or use milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar as a substitute)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, for the filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon, for the filling
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Cinnamon glaze (1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, mix until coarse crumbs form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out and knead it a few times to bring it together.
- Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread over the dough.
- Fold the dough over itself in thirds, then pat down into a rectangle and cut into triangles.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
- Once baked, allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack and drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
Consider using plant-based butter for a vegan version. Pair with fresh fruits or clotted cream for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg