But let’s face it – it would be a shame not to smother them with strawberry jam and whipped cream as well. You may need to add a few tablespoons extra buttermilk, if your scone dough is too dry. Only mix until just combined – it should still be a little sticky. Add the rest of the buttermilk as you find pockets of flour at the bottom of the bowl. "People think it's butter added to milk and you've gotta go to Jenny Craig. Using a scone cutter, stamp out 14 scones. "Bake at 200degC fan bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.OR you can simply spoon out and place onto tray - DO NOT OVERWORK. Make a well in the centre and add milk, mixing quickly with a knife to form a soft dough. Remove from the oven and place in a tea towel sitting on a wire rack. Brush tops with a little milk, then place in the hot oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until well browned. Place the mixture on a floured bench and gently pat out into shape with a quick knead (about 3 pats only) and cut into pieces and place on a baking tray, close togetherIf the mix is too wet for you to work easily - simply add a little flour, if you are getting more confident go with them slightly wetter, you can always add another drop of buttermilk.Buttermilk is the liquid left over from the butter-making process, Annabelle tells Jesse Mulligan.for easy access to all your favourite programmesSift 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 fine breadcrumbs you are ready to add the buttermilk.To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following:The trick, she says, is to freeze the butter, then grate it in and stir with a knife.Add more buttermilk if necessary. Pat the dough out into a round, 2.5cm-3cm thick. 3 cups self-raising flour (always use a good flour - like Edmonds) pinch of salt; 1 Tsp baking powder; 80g very cold butter (from the freezer) 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (adjust till moist) 1 cup dried fruit (craisins, currants, sultanas, raisins and thinly chopped dried apricots work well) Method Enter your details below to stay in touch for special promotions, recipes and more!Everyone loves a traditional scone, but you’ll find that baking with Meadow Fresh Buttermilk takes your already-delicious scones to a whole new level. Place the scone dough onto a lightly floured surface, using the palm of your hand, spread the dough out until it’s approx 2.5cm high. Stir through the baking powder and then 1/2 cup of cheese. Use a knife to mix.Preheat the oven to 200deg C fan bake. "I do not want your hot hands anywhere near this mix. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Buttermilk Scones.
Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. With a knife add the buttermilk, with the dried fruit.
Pour about 1 ½ cups (or 375 ml) of the buttermilk into the flour mixture and mix together using a butter knife. Stir in cheese and herbs. This simple recipe will produce the lightest, fluffiest scones you’ve ever tasted – they’re perfect straight from the oven with just a little bit of melting butter.
"Once they are coloured they are done!
Keep the mixture wet.
Cut into triangles and place each triangle on the baking tray, placing them close together. Serve with butter and good jam!Although buttermilk is a key ingredient in ranch dressing, it's a misconception that it's fattening,Shake the buttermilk. Ingredients. Makes 15.