Vanilla Bean Scones

makes approximately 24 Tea size scones

Afternoon Tea would not be complete without a scrumptious scone. We share our Vanilla Bean Scone recipe to complement your lunch or tea experience at home.

Ingredients	US	Metric
All purpose flour	3 1/3 cups	420 grams
Baking powder	1 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp	18 grams
Baking soda	1/2 tsp	2 1/4 grams
Salt	1/2 tsp	2 1/4 grams
Sugar fine granulated	1/4 cup + 1 tsp	64 grams
Butter (cold and cubed)	1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp	155 grams
Buttermilk	1 cup + 3 Tbsp	300 ml
Vanilla extract	2 Tbsp	30 ml
Egg (for egg wash)	1	1
Vanilla sugar* recipe below	1/3 cup	72 grams

Vanilla sugar

Ingredients	US	Metric
Sugar fine granulated	1/3 cup	72 grams
Vanilla bean	1/3	1/3

• Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and leave in a tightly closed container with the sugar at room temperature for a couple of days to allow the sugar to absorb the aroma of the vanilla.
• Keep remaining sugar in a tightly closed container for future use.

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• Combine all dry ingredients
• Crumble or cut butter into dry ingredients
• Add buttermilk and vanilla extract and mix until mixture is fully combined (do not overmix)
• Roll dough to approximately 2/3 of an inch (1.75cm)
• Cut dough into desired shape with cookie cutter
• Fork beat 1 egg to create an egg wash. Brush top of scones and lightly sprinkle with vanilla sugar
• Bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown

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