Scone Recipe

Many people wanted my scone recipe so I thought I would post it here.

"Sea Crest by the Sea" Buttermilk Scones

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In small bowl, beat the following with a fork and then set aside:
1/2 c. buttermilk (if you don't have - use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 TBS vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes)
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond flavoring

Measure out the following and set aside:
3/4 c. white chocolate chips
3/4 c. frozen raspberries

In large bowl mix together:
2 c. flour (I use 1/2 unbleached white, 1/2 whole wheat)
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Then add 6 TBS butter (chopped into 1/2" cubes ) and mix using pastry blender or hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and barely stir until crumbs are moistened. Then fold in chips and berries. If you overmix the scones will be hockey pucks! Most of the ingredients are just pressed together. It doesn't have to look pretty and the corners square, etc. It will look pretty after it's cooked!

With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into 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. Cut into 9 to 16 pieces - depending on your scone size preference! Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.