honey-walnut and butter scones
This is a basic recipe for this classic Scottish (bet ya didn't know that) quick bread. For variations, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or tarragon. TIP: Scones do not keep well. Either eat these the day they ate baked or wrap tightly and freeze.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2/3 cup whole milk or half & half
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
How To Make honey-walnut and butter scones
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set oven rack to middle position. Line a large baking shet with parchment paper.
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Step 2In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt until blended. Add butter pieces and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
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Step 3Make a well in the center of mixture; whisk honey into milk and pour milk into well. Stir to form a soft dough. Add walnuts and stir briefly to blend. Turn dough onto a floured countertop. (NOTE: DOUGH WILL BE WET.)
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Step 4Using floured hands, press dough into a 1/2 inch round. Using a sharp knife, cut round into 8 wedges. Gently place wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, until scones are lightly browned around the edges. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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