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Sea Crest Buttermilk Scones: Bread

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

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  2 cups all-purpose flour

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  1/3 cup granulated sugar

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  1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

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  1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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  1/4 teaspoon salt

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  6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled

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  1/2 cup buttermilk

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  1 large egg

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  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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  2/3 cup currants or raisins (optional)

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.

Step 2:

With a pastry blender or two knives used scissor fashion, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3:

In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in currants or raisins, if desired.

Step 4:

With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into an 8-inch diameter circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5:

Remove baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the scone to the wire rack to cool. Cut into 8 wedges. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.