Preheat oven to 400ºF (if your oven runs hot, bring it down to 375ºF)

In a small bowl, combine flax meal and water and let gel.

In another small bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar and let curdle to make vegan buttermilk.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and stir until combined. Using a pastry knife (or just rub in with your fingers), cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse sand.

Stir in the flax mixture and vegan buttermilk. Gently knead together dough until all flour is incorporated.

Fold in the chopped basil, then shape into a thick, round disc and cut into 6-8 wedges (depending on how you like the shape).

Bake for 20-25 min at 400ºF (if your oven runs hot, bring it down to 375ºF) until you have golden edges on your scones.

Remove from oven, let cool on a wire rack and enjoy!