Coffeehouse Scones Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt offers a lighter alternative.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Whisk together.

Cut 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

If desired, add 1/2 cup of dried fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 2/3 to 3/4 cup of buttermilk with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Stir to mix.

Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Shape the dough into a 7-inch round.

Use a 2 to 2.5-inch round cookie cutter to cut out scones. Gather scraps and cut out additional scones as needed.

Brush the tops of the scones with milk for browning.

Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the scones sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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