Easy Whole Wheat Scones

white plate with fluffy whole wheat scones next to a jar of honey.

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These homemade whole wheat scones with buttermilk and honey are tall, flaky, and full of flavor. Drizzle them with a little honey or use them to sop up your favorite soups or salad dressings. They're wonderful any time of day! Even better? They're ready with just a few minutes of effort, so you can throw them together in no time at all.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:18

Total Time:23

Equipment

1 Food processor
1 half sheet pan
1 Sharp knife
Parchment paper

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
4 oz unsalted butter very cold
1 T honey
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 2-3 times to mix everything together.
2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp kosher salt
Chop the cold butter into cubes. Add to the food processor and blend for 5-8 seconds until the butter pieces become like very small peas.
4 oz unsalted butter
Add the egg, honey, and buttermilk. Pulse for 5-7 seconds or until the dough turns into large crumbles.
1 T honey, 1 egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk
Pour the crumbles onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Knead it into a ball, then press it into a round approximately 3/4 inch thick.
Use a sharp knife to cut the dough round into 6-8 even slices. Separate the scone pieces to give them room to rise. Place the entire tray in the fridge to chill for 15-20 minutes (optional, but recommended).
Bake the scones in the middle rack for approximately 15-18 minutes. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove from the oven and let the scones cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Let the scones cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. Eat within 1-2 days for best results.

The nutritional facts are based on cutting the dough into 8 equal portions (the scones in the photos are divided into sixths).

Nutrition

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, british

Keyword: black pepper honey, buttermilk, whole grain scones, whole wheat scones

Servings:

Calories: 241kcal