Gluten-Free Buttermilk Mini Scones

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Discover the ultimate GF Buttermilk Mini Scones recipe that solves your gluten-free snack dilemma. This easy recipe uses Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, cold butter, and fresh buttermilk to create golden, flaky treats that boost your gluten-free diet with nutrition benefits.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Baking, Snacks

Cuisine: Gluten-free

Keyword: Gluten-Free Buttermilk Mini Scones

Servings:

Calories: 86kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 1/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour blend (Bob’s Redmill)
1/2 tsp Xanthan gum omit if your blend contains it
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Sugar brown
1 cup Buttermilk you can make your own using 1 cup milk plus 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes
6 tbsp Unsalted butter cold, in chunks
1 Egg
1 Egg for egg wash- optional
2 tbsp Flour for sprinkling the surface

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
Add gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (only if your mix does not contain it), baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Using a pastry cutter, cut in cold butter chunks and break down until they are pea-sized. The texture should be coarse and mealy.
Make a well in the center of the bowl. Whisk the egg and add it to the well, followed by the buttermilk. Mix using a spatula until the ingredients are all combined evenly. The dough should be sticky but not too wet.
Dust a tablespoon of flour on parchment paper and place your dough on top.
Dust the top with a little more flour. Fold half the dough over itself and then fold the other half over, dusting flour on top if needed. Shape into a 7-inch round and 2-inch-thick disc.
Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out scones, reshaping, and cutting until all the dough is used. You should get 10-12 mini scones.
Make an egg wash. Beat one egg in a small bowl. Add a teaspoon of water or milk. Brush on scone tops before baking for a shiny, golden finish. Brush the top of each scone with it before baking for a golden brown finish.
Place on prepared baking sheet 1 ½ inches apart, and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. The tops should turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
Serve warm with your favorite spread. Enjoy!

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