Classic Buttermilk Scones

steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss the cold, cubed butter into flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingers (the OG kitchen tool), work butter into flour until mixture resembles a coarse meal with some pea-sized butter bits. It’s okay to get a little messy here!
3. Create a small well in the center of buttery flour mixture and pour in cold buttermilk. Gently stir everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until dough just comes together. Add mix-ins of your choice and toss to combine. A little shaggy? Perfect.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this process two more times to build those layers that make your scones irresistible.
5. Shape dough into a 1-inch-thick circle or rectangle, depending on your vibe. Using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter, slice dough into 8 wedges or squares. Place scones onto prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and puffed, 15 to 18 minutes. They should smell like buttery heaven at this point.
6. Allow scones to cool slightly on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, a little jam, or alongside your favorite coffee or even cup of soup. Whether it’s breakfast, a snack, or dinner on a fancy napkin, savor the buttery, flaky layers. You made magic!