Description
Fluffy, buttery cinnamon scones with a crisp outer crust and tender cinnamon-swirled crumb. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
⅔ cup cold buttermilk
1 egg for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Add cold cubed butter. Cut it into the flour using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in sugar evenly.
Drizzle in buttermilk and gently mix just until dough forms. Don’t overmix.
Transfer dough to a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
Cut into 8 triangles and arrange on the baking sheet.
Brush tops with beaten egg if desired. Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Serve warm. Store leftovers in airtight container or freeze uncooked triangles.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for flaky texture.
Freeze unbaked scones for fresh treats anytime.
Customize with add-ins like raisins or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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