Ingredients
7 cups cake flour
7 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ lb (250g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 ½ cups Amasi (or buttermilk / sour milk)
1 tsp vanilla essence
A pinch of salt
1 egg beaten with a splash of milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In an extra-large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the granulated sugar.
3. Rub in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Avoid overhandling to keep the butter cold, ensuring a flaky texture.
4. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, Amasi, and vanilla essence until fully combined.
5. Form the Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid mixture. Use a wooden spoon or a butter knife to gently cut and mix the ingredients together until a soft dough forms. Do not overknead, or the scones will turn out dense.
6. Cut the Scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press or roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Use a floured round cutter to press straight down into the dough to stamp out your scones.
7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Arrange the scones close together on the prepared baking sheet (just barely touching helps them rise taller). Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are beautifully golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm with butter, jam, and whipped cream!
Nutrition Facts
(Per Serving – Recipe yields approx. 20 large scones)
Calories: 310 kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fat: 11.5g
Fiber: 1g
Health Benefits
Digestive-Friendly Culture: Traditional Amasi introduces lactic acid bacteria, which helps pre-digest proteins in the dough, often making these scones lighter on the digestive system than standard baked goods.
Essential Bone Minerals: The combination of cultured dairy and fresh eggs supplies a helpful serving of calcium and phosphorus to support healthy bone density.
Quick-Energy Delivery: High-quality cake flour provides easily accessible carbohydrates, rendering these pastries an excellent, quick-burning energy option for active days.
Brain-Supporting Choline: Utilizing four whole eggs ensures a natural dietary source of choline, a vital micronutrient necessary for stable cognitive function and nervous system cell signaling.