Scones

Ingredients

2c flour
3T sugar
3t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
1/4t salt
6T cold unsalted butter
2/3c buttermilk
1 egg
1T water
1T sugar (for the top)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F
Blend dry ingredients
Cut butter into small pieces. Knead into dry mix until it’s mealy
Add buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Add any fruit/nuts late in this step.
Shape into disk. Cut into wedges. Arrange wedges on baking pan.
Beat egg with water, then brush onto scones. Sprinkle sugar overtop.
Bake 10-12min.

Notes

Source: paper note Amanda recorded from her mom