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Buttermilk Strawberry Scones
The buttermilk in this recipe makes a very tender scone. Each scone is topped with a bit of strawberry preserve and chopped pecan. If you prefer plain buttermilk scones the preserves and nuts can be omitted. Either way you will love this tasty breakfast pastry.
Preparation: 20 minutes  
Time-To-Table: 30 minutes  
Serves: 12

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Better'n Eggs®
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. With pastry blender cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and Better'n Eggs just until moistened.

2. On lightly floured surface knead dough 4 or 5 times or until dough is smooth. Roll dough into a 1/2-inch thick circle; cut out scones with 2-inch round cookie cutters.

3. Place scones on lightly greased cookie sheet. Top center of each scone with 1 teaspoon strawberry preserves. Sprinkle top of each scone with about 1/2 teaspoon pecans.

4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.


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Amount Per Serving
4g 162
Protein Calories

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 162 % Daily
Value*
Total Fat 5 (g)8%
Sat Fat 3 (g)13%
Trans Fat 0 (g) 
Cholesterol 11 (mg)4%
Sodium 220 (mg)9%
Total
Carbohydrate		 26 (g)9%
Dietary Fiber 1 (g)4%
Sugar 8 (g) 
Protein 4 (g)7%
Calcium 56 (mg)6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.