How to Make Biscones - A Step-by-Step Guide

Biscones are a delightful combination of two classic breakfast treats: biscuits and scones. These tender, flaky pastries are perfect for serving at a weekend brunch or for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee any day of the week. With their buttery, crumbly texture and just the right amount of sweetness, biscones are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

What sets biscones apart from traditional scones or biscuits is their unique combination of ingredients. They are mad...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a fork, your hands, or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix buttermilk into flour mixture until dough starts to stick together.
  • Turn dough onto a floured work surface and shape into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Cut dough into 4 wedges and then into 8 wedges using a sharp knife. Arrange wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscones are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 475mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 71mg