I wasn’t sure whether to add more flour with the added juice or not? I’ve never used an egg for this recipe so I can’t say for sure why it isn’t included – I don’t feel like this recipe needs it. I use all purpose gf flour and follow instructions as listed and they are amazing! I looked for a recipe that looked as good as they did. Mel, your cinnamon scones are delicious. Cool on a wire rack until ready to serve . I made homemade cinnamon chips yesterday in order to make these scones. I’ve made them quite a few times. It truly marks the line between experimental baking and no-fail recipes. I think a lot would depend on the fruit. bake for 12-14 minutes or until a good golden brown. These are so tasty, and they are pretty fool proof. They’re good, but I do miss that crunch. Pulse to combine. So… Ive been on a bit of a scone kick. Also, could you sub frozen berries instead of chips?? Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated. Wait until the scones are almost cool then mix the powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and the milk. Thanks Mel! I did make my own cinnamon chips, thanks to another reviewer. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. DOH! This looks so yummy. Now to find some cinnamon chips and see how magical they can be. The base buttermilk recipe is so fantastic, it deserves to be put to work. 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. Instructions. My store only carries the Hershey brand, but it is yummy. They worked perfect!!! 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) Step 2 Once the apples are soft, you’ll see a liquid at the bottom of the bowl. I have also had trouble finding the cinnamon chips, but if you ask your local grocer they will usually order them for you. You truly make it hard for me to be humble in the kitchen. I live in Texas and I ordered the mini chips from KAF. Buttermilk Scones. Thanks for sharing the recipe . These babies are trouble! No buttermilk? Overall, I’d make these again! 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated, 1/3 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling on top. My children and I love scones! These are a close 2nd! I would never even bother to buy them after tasting how good these were. Is this normal? Any idea how I can fix the problem? I am so impressed with this recipe, easy, they are good, light & not dry at all. I used to make scones a lot, but I got lazy. (I did mini chocolate chips instead of cinnamon chips.). 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. I topped them with cinnamon sugar. I love them. I think buttermilk is just magical Besides chocolate chip or cinnamon chip, another fun variation is white chocolate chip with craisins! I’m not super familiar with ninja blenders, but if they work to pulse dry ingredients, then you could probably use it! Thanks so much! Want to make a day ahead (school project for “England”!)? Thanks for the great recipes, Hi Mel, My husband could not stop eating them!! In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. 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. Anywho, thanks for this recipe. 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. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. They taste good though! 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. Notes I store my chips in the fridge since they melt easily and I live in Florida. 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If you use the cinnamon chips from your every day grocery store (similar to regular-sized chocolate chips), you might want to increase the amount and add 1 1/2 cups since they won't distribute as evenly as the mini ones. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? I have placed an order with King Arthur, because I already made these sans cinnamon chips: used almond extract and the zest of an orange, plus worked some zest in the sugar topping. Worked out great! These were the best scones that I have ever made! 15 minutes (This is the one I have and highly recommend it.). Haha, so cute! Thank you for a perfect–and incredibly flexible!–fantastic recipe! 12-14 scones What temperature should I bake them at in a convection oven? 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Mel, I’ve been making these scones for a couple years now and love them. I found this recipe and I liked them so much better than what you buy and they worked awesome in these scones!! Add additional 2-3 tablespoons of cream if mixture is too dry. The recipe relies on the buttermilk for tenderness. Lightly brush the top of the scones with extra buttermilk and sprinkle with soft brown sugar. I agree, buttermilk is life! You could also do something like a poblano and goat cheese with sausage… go crazy! Ingredients I’ll be using this base recipe for just about every scone event from here on out. Ghee is made with the butter cooked until the solids separate and you skim off the solids leaving the golden ghee. And since they had been the lucky recipient of a batch from my kitchen, they were forced to agree. But I will say that the cinnamon version is absolutely magical. The food processor is brilliant! Will have to try again. BTW – I’m a huge fan of the freeze the butter and then grate trick. Recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction. 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. (Why isn’t clotted cream a thing in the states? You don’t need to make ghee to get buttermilk, just heavy cream per above. All kids loved the scones and want me to make them again. Even my husband likes them and he feels scones are too much like biscuits (which he hates). I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. Pulse to combine. They’re more like sweet hits of  cinnamon that like a chocolate chip. And I’m really intrigued by your cream to butter to ghee process. I have made 4 batches so far this week and making another tonight! Our scones tend to be richer and more cake-like, usually made with egg and with heavy cream or buttermilk. Preheat oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 1 In a bowl, combine the apple slices and brown sugar. Yum! Sultana Scones. Thanks! They have a great texture! I really do think this makes a difference. Oh my gosh, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at the dog story…. Pulse to combine. Made by Hershey, but amazon has them too. Google it and look for one that uses cinnamon, sugar, light corn syrup and coconut oil. My question is: you have other scone recipes posted… some with heavy cream instead of buttermilk. Flour: I have subbed half of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour with pretty good results. I also grate cold butter and work it in with my hands, which I find gives me a better feel for how the dough is feeling and if it’s ready. Thanks!! In a food processor (see note if you don't have one), combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. The kitchen smells wonderful . These were a hit. But it probably stands a good chance of working! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know why I made these buttermilk scones four times before being willing to post them. Mix together cream, egg, and vanilla extract. ","position":4,"name":"Cut the length of dough into triangular wedges,...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/amazing-cinnamon-chip-scones-best-basic-scone-recipe\/#mv_create_1128_4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until just lightly golden brown and no longer doughy in the center. Yes! Plus they warm up nicely the next day. In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and baking powder. I want to make blueberry scones re more like sweet hits of cinnamon chips. ) that must be deal. Sausage… go crazy now and love them ghee to get from King Arthur cinnamon. How I could make this recipe cinnamon brown sugar cinnamon streusel, which includes light sugar... 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