This slightly sweet scone will become your new go-to recipe.
Recipe: Perfectly Buttery Cream Scones
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Add a flavorful twist to Perfectly Buttery Cream Scones. Keep it sweet with tangerine-rosemary or make them savory by adding feta or country ham.
TANGERINE-ROSEMARY: Omit Buttermilk Glaze. Whisk 1 tablespoon
tangerine zest, ⅓ cup
tangerine marmalade, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped
fresh rosemary into cream. Microwave ¼ cup
tangerine marmalade and 1 teaspoon finely chopped
fresh rosemary until just melted. Brush over warm scones. Garnish with small
rosemary sprig.
SCALLION AND FETA: Reduce sugar to 2 tablespoons and omit Buttermilk Glaze. Toss 3 thinly sliced
scallions, 4 ounces crumbled
feta (about 1 cup), and 2 teaspoons cracked
black pepper into flour mixture before adding cream.
BLUEBERRY LAVENDER: Toss 6 ounces
blueberries, 1 tablespoon
lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons finely crushed
lavender blossoms into flour mixture. Sprinkle glazed scones with a few
lavender blossoms.
HAM, JALAPENO, AND CHEDDAR: Reduce sugar to 2 tablespoons. Toss ½ cup finely chopped
country ham, 4 ounces shredded
extra sharp Cheddar (about 1 cup), and 1 minced
jalapeño into flour mixture. Top dough wedges with
jalapeño slices before baking.