Recipe: Cinnamon Scones (using honey and buttermilk)

CINNAMON SCONES

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, separated
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In small bowl, beat egg yolk with honey and buttermilk until blended; add to flour mixture, blending lightly just until mixture clings together.

With floured hands, lightly shape dough into flattened ball. roll out on floured surface into a circle 1/2 inch thick. Using floured knife, cut into 8 to 12 wedges. Place on greased or nonstick baking sheet.

In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white with water. In another bowl, blend sugar and cinnamon. Brush scones lightly with egg white, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake until golden brown (10 to 12 minutes). Serve warm.

Makes 12 scones
Source: Jean Georges Cooking at Home Jean-Georges: Cooking At Home with a Four-Star Chef by John George Vongerichten and Mark Bittman