Buttered Scones | The Hobbit; An Unexpected Party
Make traditional British buttered scones like Bilbo Baggins for Hobbit Day. Perfect for afternoon tea, parties, or Middle Earth feasts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups self-raising cake flour low protein
- 1 teaspoon castor sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (40g)
- ¾ cup buttermilk*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C | 390°F.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar into a bowl.
- Cut butter into 1cm cubes. Rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. (Or use a mixer with a flat beater.)
- Gradually add buttermilk, mixing until a soft, spongy dough forms. You may not need the full amount.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead. Roll out to 1 inch thick.
- Cut into circles and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and risen.
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Notes
To make buttermilk, take one cup of milk and stir in 1 tbsp of white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
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