Simple Kefir Scones
Buttery and delicious, these Kefir scones are perfect for your next breakfast or brunch topped with soft butter and sweet jam! You won't buy scones again after you see how easy they are to make at home!
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 543kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ cups Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 cup Butter Cold
- 1 cup Kefir
Instructions
- Cut the butter into pieces. Set it aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add the cut up butter and kefir to the bowl. With your hands, mix until the ingredients are just combined.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a disk. Cut the disk into 8 pieces. Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
Notes
- Place the baked scones into an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze the scones for 3 months.
- An optional step is to brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle them with a little bit of sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg