These sourdough scones are buttery, flaky, and the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard. They come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or cheese & bacon!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (omit for savory scones)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed, straight from the fridge)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded cheese, cooked onion, cooked bacon or ham.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. 
2. Mix Dry Ingredients in a bowl. 
3. Add your cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the butter through the dry ingredients, until flaky and crumbly. 
4. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients together and mix well. 
5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine. 
6. Roll your dough into a sausage shape with a thickness of 5cm. Wet a knife with water and cut off 1 inch rounds. OR roll your dough out to be 1 inch thick and cut your scones with a cookie cutter or cup for the rounds. 
7. Place baking paper on a baking tray and place your cut dough rounds on the baking sheet 2 inches apart. Brush with cream or milk for a golden finish. 
8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. 
9. Serve with butter, cream, fruit or your favorite topping!.