10 Irresistible Buttermilk Scones To Bake This Weekend

Buttermilk Scones

This foolproof recipe for basic flaky buttermilk scones has rave reviews. "This was such a great, simple recipe for scones! 20 minutes from start to finish," says home cook Christine Sand. Dress them up with dried fruit or grated lemon zest if you wish.

Currant Scones

Looking for a moist and delicious buttermilk scone recipe? Here it is! "I made them with homemade butter and homemade buttermilk," says homecook chefjanna. "They come out so moist and soft; these are insanely awesome!"

Blueberry Buttermilk Scones

Buttermilk makes these scones soft and fluffy. Frozen blueberries or raisins may be substituted for fresh blueberries. "The scones came out just as I like them, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside," says reviewer Pappy. Dust tops of scones with powdered sugar; serve warm with tea or coffee.

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Cranberry-Orange Scones

These moist buttermilk scones are drizzled with a sweet orange icing. "This recipe was amazing," says home cook placorte. "I added more orange zest. Actually I doubled it. They were easy to make and I made them about 5 times now."

Easy Cinnamon Chip Scones

Deliciously tender, these buttermilk scones are packed with cinnamon baking chips and taste just like cinnamon rolls! Sprinkle the top of the scones with sugar for a sweet and crunchy mid-morning pick me up!

Buttermilk Drop Scones

These flavor-packed buttermilk scones have a combination of juicy cranberries and crunchy sliced almonds in every bite! Simple drop dollops of the batter onto a baking sheet; top with cinnamon-sugar and bake!

Ginger Scones

These buttery scones get a double hit of ginger in the form of chopped crystallized ginger and ground ginger for a sweet-spicy twist on traditional buttermilk scones. Sprinkle the top of the scones with coarse sugar before baking for a delicious crunch.

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

These deliciously rich buttermilk scones are studded with mini chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts for a flavor combination that no will will be able to resist. They're an absolute must for afternoon tea with friends!

Strawberry and Basil Scones

Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat wanted to recreate the classic buttermilk scones she enjoyed in Devon, England. The addition of basil is not traditional but it balances out the sweet strawberries perfectly! Serve the scones warm with clotted cream and freshly-made jam for an amazing summertime treat!

Pumpkin Ginger Scones

Sweet, moist buttermilk scones are flavored with pumpkin puree and topped with a gorgeous ginger icing. "These scones are so good that it's not even fair," says Allrecipes Allstar Kim. "You really can't eat just one. It's virtually impossible!"

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