Receta How to make good scones: Whole wheat scones from King Arthur Flour
Ingredients
- 2 cups (8 ounces) King Arthur unbleached white whole wheat flour
- 2 Tablespoons (7/8 ounce) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (cut to 1/8 teaspoon if using salted butter)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 1 stick) butter, chilled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped dried fruits, nuts, chips (use any combination you like)
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) buttermilk
- 1 egg, separated
- approximately 2 teaspoons coarse sugar (raw or white)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (if using) in a large bowl.Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives, then stir in the dried fruit and/or other additions.Whisk together the buttermilk and egg yolk and stir into the dry mixture until a soft dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly for just a few turns. Pat the dough into a flat disk about 7 inches across and cut it into wedges.Transfer the disk to a parchment-lined baking sheet. For crispier scones, separate the wedges; for softer, higher-rising scones, leave them in the circle.Brush the tops of the scones with beaten egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake the scones for 18-25 minutes, until they're light golden brown. Do not overbake.Cool the scones on the baking sheet on a rack. Eat within one day for best results (scones go stale fast).
Details
Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 45 mins Yield: 8 large scones