I make a lot of scones. Some I post about (20 anyway). Some I don’t. I have to tell you, these are definitely in my top two recipes. Thank you, Marion Cunningham! I made the whole batch because I had been invited to a friend’s house for tea. She is from Scotland so she is my taste tester when it comes to scones. She agreed, these were very, very good ones.
They rose beautifully due to the Buttermilk AND baking powder AND baking soda! They were sweet but only a little. They were delicious with just some Irish butter or with jam and butter. I was wishing I had some clotted cream, but…alas…it is all gone.
I went to her house with 12 scones. I came home with 4 and just barely had a chance to photograph them before they disappeared. Guess I will just have to make more!! Twist my arm!!!!
I did make a couple of changes – minor. I didn’t have any zest so I left it out. I made the dough in the food processor. I also patted the dough out into circles and used sugar instead of flour on the board, so both sides got sugared. They turned out just fine.
The recipe is on page 210 of Dorie Greenspan’s Baking with Julia but you can also find it on line – Buttermilk Scones
This was our ‘assignment’ this week for the Baking with Julia group so drop on the other BAKERS and share their scones.
March 4, 2014 at 11:24 AM
How yummy!
March 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM
ooh! Good idea to use the sugar instead of flour on the cutting board! Sounds like your friend liked these at tea. It doesn’t sound like you will need to have your arm twisted too much to make these again. 😉
March 4, 2014 at 11:39 AM
You’re scones look delicious!
March 4, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Goodness you’ve inspired me to make a batch of scones! These look lovely
March 4, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Great scones. Just perfect with butter and jam. Lovely teapot and plate.
March 4, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Yummy!!! What a lovely tea-time!!
Totally agree with butter and jam, it’s so delightful!!!
March 4, 2014 at 9:35 PM
These were perfect with butter and jam. I love your idea of patting the dough out on sugar instead of flour. That is smart!
March 4, 2014 at 11:16 PM
These look great!
March 5, 2014 at 6:23 AM
Scottish-approved. That’s a great endorsement!
March 5, 2014 at 6:34 AM
I like how both sides of your scones got sugared, that’s a great idea! 🙂
March 5, 2014 at 4:12 PM
How cool is that to have a friend approve the authenticity of the recipe! Glad to hear that this one is your top recipes for scones.
March 5, 2014 at 4:35 PM
i thought they were great, too, so glad to have taste bud confirmation from your Scottish friend!
March 5, 2014 at 5:29 PM
I bet these were delicious with the Irish butter!
March 5, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Two sided with the sugar! Nice! They look great. These really were yummy scones. I loved them and will be making them again and again.
March 5, 2014 at 11:20 PM
Looks good! I have always wanted to try clotted cream – one day…
March 5, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Thanks Wish I could find some little jars as it is quite dear and I never use the whole jar.
March 7, 2014 at 9:49 AM
that’s one breakfast i love and have it anyday, it’s healthy, simple, natural and fresh and delicious 🙂
March 12, 2014 at 2:42 PM
I agree, these are some of my favorite scones. I love the idea of using sugar instead of flour on the board. Thanks for sharing it.