Scone Base

Buttery, tender, and just the right amount of flaky — this is the scone base worth building on. Cold grated butter worked into a simple, lightly sweetened dough creates those perfectly layered, melt-in-your-mouth layers, while buttermilk and a touch of vanilla keep every bite rich and flavorful. A versatile foundation ready for whatever you love most.

Yield: 8

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Scone Base

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Buttery, tender, and just the right amount of flaky — this is the scone base worth building on. Cold grated butter worked into a simple, lightly sweetened dough creates those perfectly layered, melt-in-your-mouth layers, while buttermilk and a touch of vanilla keep every bite rich and flavorful. A versatile foundation ready for whatever you love most.

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 12 Tbsp cold butter, grated
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the cold butter and work it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Add the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla, and mix well. At this point, you can fold in any mix-ins or additional flavorings you’d like.
5. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into an 8–10 inch circle. Slice into 8 wedges, like a pizza.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown on the edges and cooked through in the center.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

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