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The Ultimate Flaky Buttermilk Scones Recipe (Bakery Secret Revealed)

Two perfectly baked, triangular scones showing flaky layers and a golden crust, ready to eat.
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Make tall, buttery, flaky scones that are crispy on the edges and perfectly tender in the middle. This easy recipe uses buttermilk and simple techniques to create bakery-style scones at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for egg wash)
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup blueberries, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. If using add-ins, gently stir them in now.
  5. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once. Use a fork to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will look shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it comes together.
  7. Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza.
  8. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them. For taller scones, gently press the wedges together before separating them slightly.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk/cream together for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the wash.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are cooked through.
  11. Let the scones cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients, especially the butter and buttermilk, very cold for the flakiest texture.
  • Do not overwork the dough; minimal handling creates tender scones.
  • For a coffee shop copycat look, brush the tops with melted butter halfway through baking.
  • Adapt this basic recipe with lemon zest, cinnamon spice, or maple pecan for flavor variations.

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