Scones

I have always wanted to make scones and I had numerous failed attempt.  My scones usually is lethal (ie  they are usually rock hard and can injure someone if the scone is thrown at them).  Finally, this one received the seal of approval.

The recipe is based on Annabelle White's buttermilk recipe:

Here is the recipe:


3 cups of flour
4 tsp of baking powder
1.5 cups of milk (to which I added 1.5 tsp of white vinegar to make buttermilk)-note you need to let the milk sit for at least 5 minutes
2 tbsp sugar -optional
pinch of salt
80g very cold butter


Directions:

Preheat oven to 200 degree C on fan bake.  Sift the flour, baking powder, salt in a bowl and grate in butter and with clean hands work the butter into the flour until the mixture is fully integrated and resembles breadcrumbs.  Stir the buttermilk and add the buttermilk into the dry ingredients.  Use a butter knife to mix. (as if you are cutting the flour)  The mixture should look moist.  I find that I need to add maybe another 1/4 cup milk to get all the flour mixed.


Place the mixture on a floured bench and gently pat out into shape with a quick knead.  and cut into pieces and place on a grased baking tray ,close together.

Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven). My oven took 20minutes. It should look golden.

Once they are coloured they are done.  Serve with butter and good jam.

Note: The scones should feel light when you lift it out of the tray.