Name: Anise Scones Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon anise seeds; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 1 egg; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Anise Scones Recipe

Francoise Snyder Modified: May 2, 2024

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How To Make Anise Scones

These scones have a licorice-like flavor from the anise and are perfect for breakfast or tea time.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon anise seeds
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and anise seeds.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for about 1 minute.
Pat dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
Transfer wedges to baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm with butter or jam.

Nutrition

Calories : 451kcal
Total Fat : 22g
Saturated Fat : 13g
Cholesterol : 95mg
Sodium : 577mg
Total Carbohydrates : 55g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 15g
Protein : 7g

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