Whole Wheat Scones

Course: Biscuits & Muffins, Breads

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Deanna

These delicious whole wheat scones are surprisingly light and flaky. Made with 100 percent whole wheat flour and buttermilk for a tender scone that is perfect as is or a base for other flavours.

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Equipment

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (300g) whole wheat flour
1 tbsp (17g) baking powder
1 tsp (7g) kosher salt or 1/2 tsp table salt
1 tbsp (15g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (110g) salted butter cold and cubed
1 large egg
1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and move rack to center of oven.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar.
Using a pastry blender, cut the cubed butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Whisk the egg and buttermilk, then pour into a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.
Using a wooden spoon, gently stir the mixture until it comes together. If it is too dry, you can add buttermilk a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and bring the dough together with your hands. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a half-inch thickness. Fold the dough in half and roll again, repeating one more time.
Cut the scones using a round biscuit cutter, bring the scraps together and repeat rolling and cutting. If there is a small bit left, you can form a misshapen little scone with your hands. We use a 3-inch cutter.
Alternatively, you can roll the dough into a circle and cut it into wedges with a sharp knife.
Place the scones on a prepared baking sheet, lightly sprayed with non-stick spray or lined with parchment paper. The scones should be almost touching.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the scones have risen and are golden brown.

Notes

You can make your scones any size you like. Depending on size, you may have to adjust the bake time up or down a minute or two.

For best results, we recommend weighing ingredients.

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