Buttermilk Almond Scones

Name: Buttermilk Almond Scones
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 Scones
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 4 cups flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut in bits; 2 cups almonds, sliced, blanched; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoons sugar

Breads American

June 11, 2016

These scones make a tasty addition to brunch or an afternoon tea.

Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 16 Scones

Directions

1In a bowl whisk together 3 of the eggs, the buttermilk, and the almond extract.

2In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar.

3Add the butter and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.

4Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the almonds and the buttermilk mixture; combining until it just forms a dough.

5Spoon the dough by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart onto 2 well buttered baking sheets. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining egg and milk. Brush the tops of the scones with the mixture. Sprinkle the scones with the remaining almonds and sugar.

6Bake in a 375 degree oven for for a total of 15 minutes, rotating the pan after 8 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool slightly.

Ingredients

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

2 teaspoons almond extract

4 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut in bits

2 cups almonds, sliced, blanched

1 tablespoon milk

2 tablespoons sugar

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