These scones are so so so moist and delicious you will never try another recipe after you have tried this one. It's is my mum's recipe, hence "Jennifer's Scones," and yet again, she does not disappoint. When I was little I would lather these up with butter and her homemade jam... and then eat about 20.
3/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 egg
2 3/4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
Rind or zest of orange/lime/lemon (I personally like orange best - not too tart, yet very flavourful)
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup icing sugar
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2) Beat buttermilk and egg in small bowl and set aside.
3) In a large bowl measure flour, baking powder and soda and salt. Cut in butter and mix until it resembles small peas (do not over-mix).
4) Add sugar and zest.
5) OPTIONAL: At this point you can add frozen or fresh cranberries or blueberries.
6) Add milk mixture, and mix gently until soft dough forms.
7) Form into large ball and place on floured surface.
8) Pat out to 1" thickness, cut into 4" rounds and place on cookie sheet 15-20 minutes.
9) While still warm brush with butter and sprinkle with icing sugar.
