Anywho, thanks for this recipe. @Brandee You can click on my name in the above comment to see instruction on my blog. I didn’t make them before bc I didn’t find the cinnamon chips (I live in Niagara Falls On Canada) Would Buttermilk Scones. Add additional 2-3 tablespoons of cream if mixture is too dry. Thats what I’m hearing from the kitchen table right now from my kids. I would still add a tablespoon for flavor. The tip to grate the butter saved my day! If you don't have a food processor, cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two butter knives. (I may OR may not hoard those little lovelies in my basement.) 1 cup buttermilk. Will have to try again. 15 minutes These were better than that, but the flavor was nostalgic for me. Recommended Products The only issue is that the cinnamon chips that I used to get from King Arthur Flour aren’t available anymore. The Best Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, Easy One Pot Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodles. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg, heavy cream or buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Hi Nikki – sometimes my scones do the same thing. And easy to make – my 13 year old made them for me today for my birthday. 3 cups all-purpose flour. So glad you loved these. I love the mini cinnamon chips from King Arthur Flour but I think regular cinnamon chips from the grocery store baking aisle will work just fine, too, and probably leave you with even more cinnamony goodness. They’re so good, and I can use the recipe for all different kinds of scones! So good!). Flour: I have subbed half of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour with pretty good results. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated. ), but there are also a plethora of savory scones to be gobbled up as well. Follow @melskitchencafe on Instagram and show me the recipes you are making from my blog using the hashtag #melskitchencafe. These were a hit! Sugar and Cinnamon – For a sweet scone, just a touch of granulated sugar is added, and for Cinnamon Scones, a dash of cinnamon. Tip onto a floured surface and lightly bring together with your hands a couple of times. Looking forward to my breakfasts for the next few work days. Ros. Made these this morning and could hear the Hallelujah chorus. Pulse to combine. Thank you for all your amazing recipes! Thanks so much! I think if you avoid the heat of the summer you should be ok. 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks, 6 ounces) cold butter, cut into tablespoon-sized chunks 1/3 cup sugar. Made these and substituted mini chocolate chips for the cinnamon. . © Mel New family favorite! Try mixing in 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon or orange zest (grate the outer colored part of the peel). Today’s all-purpose buttermilk scone recipe (that I should be talking about instead of lecturing about scales) is infinitely adaptable. I always love your recipes. 1/3 cup (2.75 ounces) sugar Topping: 1/4 cup sugar. Cinnamon Sugar Buttermilk Scones. Mel has a post of substitute methods. These were the best scones that I have ever made! There mini chips are perfect for these scones. Mixing the Dough: I almost always use a food processor to mix up scone or biscuit dough. Works like a dream every time. I just made an orange, craisins version. Can’t get cinnamon chips here (except during Christmas holidays) so I’ll have to order from KAF. I’m glad they were worth the wait, Moriah! These were a hit. Can we pause for a quick lecture about why a kitchen scale is so tremendously useful in the kitchen? I live in Utah…. I used to think only professional chefs, big baking nerds, or people with too much time on their hands had use for a kitchen scale. I am going to have to break down and order from KAF but the shipping is more than the chips!!!!! In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, … I made these yesterday and they really are delicious. Mel!! I just returned home from a trip where I had cinnamon chip scones from Copper Moon Coffee, that were so delicious, I wish I would have purchased more than one. I live in Idaho and I’ve never paid for the insulated bag – granted, I think I’ve usually ordered the chips in winter or spring but I just ordered them a few weeks ago and they were fine. To do that do would we just eliminate the cinnamon chips and use all other ingredients? (I ordered the cinnamon chips from Amazon- King Arthur flour cinnamon sweet bits. Could you add a little lemon juice to the lactaid free milk to approximate the buttermilk? Are these something that freezes well? Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, mix together the diced apples and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until fully coated. I would never even bother to buy them after tasting how good these were. They’re more like sweet hits of  cinnamon that like a chocolate chip. I'm Mel! Prep Time: It's definitely doable to make these without a food processor so don't let that be a deal breaker. I did make my own cinnamon chips, thanks to another reviewer. I found this recipe and I liked them so much better than what you buy and they worked awesome in these scones!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe Mel. I would love to try to make ghee and often skip recipes with buttermilk as I never have any! It’s a really good thing I had people to give them too, I ate way too many as it was. Thanks! (I did mini chocolate chips instead of cinnamon chips.). eligible for return. I made homemade cinnamon chips yesterday in order to make these scones. https://afewshortcuts.com/homemade-cinnamon-baking-chips/. I’ve made them quite a few times. These taste like what Thanksgiving is like. These babies are trouble! Thanks!! Thanks for a great start to Monday morning, Mel! Google it and look for one that uses cinnamon, sugar, light corn syrup and coconut oil. Mostly, I love dark chocolate and joggers (not jogging). This is my first time making scones. I have never made scones before. These are fantastic, but I’ve also used this base to make raspberry/white chocolate, blueberry/lemon, and chocolate chip varieties. I added about 1/4 tsp almond extract. First time I made scones and the ladies at work loved them as well as my family. ) these were so darn good however, that I am headed back into the kitchen to make my second batch (and this time I’m putting the dog outside!) So happy you loved these scones…and I agree…clotted cream needs to become a thing here! I had never even eaten one but the frozen ones weren’t to my taste at all altho they did sell. Pat and lightly press the dough into a long rectangle, about 15X3-inches. Yield: I am so impressed with this recipe, easy, they are good, light & not dry at all. Thanks!!! 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Sounds like an easy trick!! Add a sprinkle of salt, a squeeze of lemon and some cinnamon (½ tsp is what I use). Follow @melskitchencafe on Instagram and show me the recipes you are making from my blog using the hashtag #melskitchencafe. makes: 8 scones / prep time: 15 minutes / total time: 40 minutes. I am wanting to make these scones but I can’t find cinnamon chips!! Try other dried fruit. I made these this morning, I have been super craving scones lately. For the glaze: whisk ingredients together in a small bowl, then drizzle over cooled scones and let set. Because of this, I ended up overworking the dough a little, so the end result was that they are delightfully crispy on the outside, but a little dense on the inside. I make 2 batches of these on the weekend and look forward to them every morning! My store only carries the Hershey brand, but it is yummy. I’ve made these twice now. They are an all occasion item and want to branch out from my basic one. This was my first time making scones and I have to say you made me look like “Wonder Woman” with this recipe!! You truly make it hard for me to be humble in the kitchen. Funny story…I told my son, “hey, I found a great scone recipe.” He said, “is it from that same site you always look at?”  Did he even need to ask…. Thank you for replying so quickly AND for the recipe. 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Another butter tip: I don’t have a big enough food processor for making dough. They were a hit. They “bleed” a little more than using fresh, but I’ve found when I thaw and drain, I don’t like the texture in the baked goods as much. Tender and lite on the inside. A good kitchen scale and a secondary oven thermometer have allowed me to cuss a lot less when I’m baking. This looks so yummy. My children and I love scones! Cinnamon Chip Scones {Best Basic Scone Recipe} Excellent! Haha, this comment was the best ever, Ida! Should I use my blueberries straight from the freezer, or should I thaw them first? Is the butter used in this recioe salted or unsalted? The only thing I added was an icing drizzle, using 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of brewed strong coffee and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. I’ve made them with mini chocolate chips and cranberries, and today was diced apple with cinnamon and ginger. mini cinnamon chips from King Arthur Flour, Mexican Chopped Salad with Simple Honey Vinaigrette, Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, Cinnamon and Sugar Dusted Coconut Vanilla Breakfast Muffins, https://www.preparedpantry.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=cinnamon%20chips, 3 1/2 cups (17.5 ounces) all-purpose flour (see note about whole wheat flour), 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks, 6 ounces) cold butter, cut into tablespoon-sized chunks, 3/4 cup (5 ounces) cinnamon chips (see note). I’ve made scones before with strawberries (which are pretty wet) and they worked out well. I love making them in the food processor-I always make my buttermilk biscuits that way! Any thoughts on how I could make this work? Scones don’t have to be just for the sweet tooth — one of our kids’ favorite dinners is diced ham and cheese scones. Thanks, Mel, for another HIT! I have a 7 cup food processor and do 16 ounces of cream at a time which yields approximately 1/2 cup of buttermilk and I’ve never measured the butter but somewhere between a baseball and softball chunk. Substitute vegetable oil for the butter to reduce saturated fat. Sorry to shout, but in the interest of avoiding tough, dry scones, it seemed necessary. I’m a cinnamon fan!! Buyer Beware…. I’m excited to apply my favorite scone flavors into it. When the scones are done baking, remove from the oven and move them to a cooling rack. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Ghee is made with the butter cooked until the solids separate and you skim off the solids leaving the golden ghee. But he loved them. Required fields are marked *. Any idea how I can fix the problem? Yes, it works great! In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half, egg, and vanilla. Want to make a day ahead (school project for “England”!)? I also loathe a pastry blender, so instead I shred frozen butter on the large holes of a grater and just stir it into the dry ingredients. https://www.cupcakeproject.com/pumpkin-pie-spice-chips-perfect-for/. Hey Jennifer – I have a strawberry scone recipe here – would that work for what you are wanting to do? So happy to have this recipe! This recipe is moist and ridiculously good !!! Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. One question though–my mornings are kind of insane, and so I am wondering about making these ahead of time. It looks like they’re mostly available online (kingarthurflour.com and others have mentioned a website called “the prepared pantry”) yes, you could sub in berries or chocolate chips for the cinnamon chips. It is not a cooking blog, just my own little web diary – but I sometimes post things I make and I had just done all and taken photos when Mel posted this scone recipe. I do have baker’s powdered buttermilk (that must be mixed). Arrgggg!!! They draw up images of tea time, enjoyed with clotted cream, butter or jam, and can be made in a variety of ways. The most amazing scones I have ever eaten – moist and delicious! Add the butter and pulse until the butter is cut into smaller pieces - don't overprocess here; the butter should be no smaller than pea-sized pieces. Hmmm, what about adding 1 tablespoon lemon zest and maybe some lemon juice? We made these this morning and pulled them out just as we lost power ( thanks to tropical storm Hermine) and they were delicious! I also had trouble finding cinnamon chips so I thought there must be a way to make your own. I have been making cinnamon chip scones forever and have been using the KAF cinnamon chips since they’ve been available, which has been many years. And I’m really intrigued by your cream to butter to ghee process. These are the ones! And I hope I can find good cinnamon chips in my grocery store . Plus they were fast and pretty easy to make. I need to use up some rhubarb, but wondered if it would make dough too wet. I was going to make blueberry muffins, but I think I might try these! They turned out good, but even though I weighed the ingredients, my dough was way too dry (even after adding a tad more buttermilk, it still barely held together, I had to kind of squish it hard into the log!). Turn the dough out onto a surface dusted with 1-2 tablespoons flour and combine the dough and chips together with your hands, kneading briefly, just 2-3 times, until it comes together. I agree, buttermilk is life! But where are you buying your cinnamon chips? Cinnamon Chips: the variety of cinnamon chips I use are on the miniature spectrum (similar to a mini chocolate chip) which means they easily find their way into all the nooks and crannies of the scone dough. I think buttermilk is just magical Besides chocolate chip or cinnamon chip, another fun variation is white chocolate chip with craisins! Any ideas where I can find them? It's an awesome tool to avoid overmixing the dough. It’s not bragging if you can back it up, right? I’ll let you know! Two questions, why no egg? I wasn’t sure whether to add more flour with the added juice or not? Cookie Sheet {Half Sheet Pan} I really do think this makes a difference. This is essentially the same scone recipe I use and it really is the best! I make this recipe all the time using the King Arthur Cinnamon Sweet Bits and they come out amazing! Thanks for sharing! Print Maybe mine is a 5 cup… I need a bigger food processor I guess! 2 cups flour (about 9 ounces, spoon and sweep method) 5 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) Mix until a rough dough comes together, then gently knead into an 8-inch circle and transfer to baking sheet. If doing so, you'll want to get the butter/flour mixture incorporated together until the butter is in pea-sized or slightly smaller pieces before stirring in the buttermilk with a wooden spoon or large spatula. Thank you! Now to find some cinnamon chips and see how magical they can be. Which would you suggest? I’ve never before made scones and decided to give these a try because they seemed really simple to make, and I needed something to take to my vt sisters. The cinnamon version of these was sooooo good I don’t want to use another recipe! These cinnamon sugar ones have just the right amount of sweetness without going overboard…they melt in your mouth, just as good scones should! Thank you for sharing this scone recipe!! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe! Step 2 Once the apples are soft, you’ll see a liquid at the bottom of the bowl. Worked out great! They said they were very fall recipe worthy! Hi Mel, I just blend a small bowl of powdered sugar with a little milk, few drops of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon and spoon over the warm scones. And for all your other recipes. Have you ever had problems with these melting while shipping? If I want to make the scones smaller, would you recommend baking for the same amount of time or less time? Thanks! Yes, I think it would work great! Pour the wet ingredients into the … I made this recipe only used 2 cups of sour cherries instead and did a glaze with icing sugar, milk and almond extract, so I did not put the butter and sugar on them before baking. My sister is having a baby today and I’d love to take her family some delicious scones with a meal! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. 12-14 scones Sooo good! Preparation. These scones are PERFECTION. Winn Dixie usually carries the Hershey chips. These are soooooo good! Would fresh fruit work in this recipe? That is a good thought, I will try that. Having had occasion to sample a few of the British variety of scone, most recently on a trip to Cornwall over Labor Day weekend, I will admit that I sniffed disdainfully at the offerings there. I will be sharing these on my blog soon. Dearest Mel – Did you know that with this recipe you have out-sconed the entirety of the United Kingdom, the birthplace of the scone? In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Yes! I’m not super familiar with ninja blenders, but if they work to pulse dry ingredients, then you could probably use it! I’d suggest altering the baking time if they are smaller – exact time will depend on the size. Not that I have anything against blobby, spreading scones (they were terribly delicious), because I don’t, but I wanted a foolproof and pretty recipe to give you, and it took a few tries to get the measurements just right. But it probably stands a good chance of working! 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. My husband could not stop eating them!! Hi, I’m looking for a recipe I can prep and freeze (unbaked) and then unwrap and pop in the oven for fresh scones. Hi – I actually found some cinnamon chips at my local grocer but I don’t have any buttermilk on hand. I can’t find cinnamon chips anymore here in New Hampshire! I made my own cinnamon chips from one of your followers. It truly marks the line between experimental baking and no-fail recipes. Thanks for another great recipe! Boy, these came together fast also ( I paid strict attention to the “just a few pulses” – perfect!). My new go to scone recipe!!! Flaky, on the outside. This is the best scone recipe I have tried. But, I tend to have no interruptions in the kitchen . Turn the dough out onto a surface dusted with 1-2 tablespoons flour and combine the dough and chips together with your hands, kneading briefly, just 2-3 times, until it comes together. haha, so I will give it a try the only one thing I am thinking is, I will add some cinnamon powder to the dough, I love cinnamon flavor! Bake the scones in a preheated 375°F oven for about 30 minutes. The kitchen smells wonderful . As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. I love King Arthur’s recipe for harvest pumpkin scones and adding their cinnamon chips. I always love your recipes! Instructions. Perfect texture. Pat and lightly press the dough into a long rectangle, about 15X3-inches. Any recipe with buttermilk is my favorite. Thankfully, Amazon gave me a full refund, Mine I thought was an 8 cup, but apparently not because this recipe almost overflowed it. Thank you for a perfect–and incredibly flexible!–fantastic recipe! 2 teaspoons baking powder I use all purpose gf flour and follow instructions as listed and they are amazing! https://www.preparedpantry.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=cinnamon%20chips. Recipe Notes. ","position":3,"name":"Add the buttermilk and vanilla and pulse a...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/amazing-cinnamon-chip-scones-best-basic-scone-recipe\/#mv_create_1128_3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cut the length of dough into triangular wedges, about 12-14 and place on the baking sheet, about an inch apart. If I’m making Cheddar scones do I put any sugar ?? I will also brush with butter and sand with cinnamon sugar because CINNAMON…. Seriously, recipes-of-my-heart (a for-real thing) reading is a skill of yours! Preheat oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. My food processor is to small so next time I’m grating frozen butter! Now off to eat my blueberry scones! I also make homemade cinnamon bits. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated, 1/3 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling on top. Remove the blade and add the chips, using your hands to knead them in a bit. I typically find scones too dry or lacking in flavor, but it could be because I grew up with these delicious buttermilk scones that are so moist inside, with a buttery flaky crust, and just the right amount of cinnamon … Hello, I am going to try this recipe. My very favorite is one with bananas and cardamom. A big winner Mel! Yes, the cream scones are good for mix-ins too, but this scone recipe is my favorite for adapting! Also, could you sub frozen berries instead of chips?? I’ve made these twice now–once with mini chocolate chips and once with cinnamon and they are amazing…however, every time I bake them they spread in the oven and do not come out looking so great. Notes. I store my chips in the fridge since they melt easily and I live in Florida. If you wanted to make cranberry orange scones, what ingredients (and quantity) would you choose? I love seeing all the goodness you are whipping up in your kitchens! I have a question I was wanting to do a strawberry version is there anything that you would change if you were using fresh cut up strawberries in place of cinnamon chips? What temperature should I bake them at in a convection oven? You can take out the cinnamon chips and add in other ingredients. I split my dough in half and did half with blueberries, half with chocolate chips – both are fabulous. Just made these again but this time used blueberries and lemon zest instead of the cinnamon chips. That’s a good question but I don’t know, Jennifer. I am down for bringing the “bread” for breakfast in my mom’s group tomorrow. Haha, so cute! For a cranberry orange variety, I’d probably add 1 tablespoon orange zest to the dough along with maybe 3/4 to 1 cup cranberries (and then maybe adding an orange glaze would be yummy?). Thanks for responding! Refrigerate the unbaked scones and then pop them in the oven in the morning (maybe add a minute to the baking time to account for chilling). 15 minutes Total Time: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.In a food processor (see note if you don't have one), combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. They were delish! It is similar to a biscuit with the cardinal rule: DON’T OVERWORK THE DOUGH! I would probably store them covered in a resealable bag or even on a baking tray covered with plastic wrap. I live in Texas and I ordered the mini chips from KAF. 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