BLUEBERRY-BUTTERMILK SCONES

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The secret to making delicate scones is handling the dough as little as possible. Another tip: If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute 1/2 cup plain yogurt whisked with 2 tablespoons milk.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour, (not self-rising)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup (1/2 pint) blueberries
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg lightly beaten for egg wash
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flours, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter, or rub in with your fingers, until mixture has the texture of coarse meal. Stir in blueberries.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, 1 egg, and the vanilla. Drizzle over flour mixture, and stir lightly with a fork until dough comes together but a small amount of flour remains in bowl.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface, and gently knead dough once or twice just to incorporate flour. Pat dough into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 12 wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 22 minutes. Transfer scones to wire racks to cool.

Ololade Naomi
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I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


London Ramatu
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Naeem raja
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great way to start the day!


Farzana Suleman
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I added some blueberries to the batter and they were delicious.


Fantastic Gh
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly! They were so fluffy and moist.


must akim
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These scones were a bit too dry, but they were still good.


Tabsr Apstd
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great! I love the blueberry flavor.


Thomas Murdoch
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These scones were a bit dense, but the flavor was good.


Godfred Tetteh
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I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


EmpiricalPenguin
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Kashif Zain
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great way to start the day!


Deeq Xariir
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I added some blueberries to the batter and they were delicious.


Esthela Arrayales
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly! They were so fluffy and moist.


Chika melody
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These scones were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


andrew mascargay
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Victory Efekelu
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These scones were absolutely delicious! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.