Delicious Versatile Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a delicious scone recipe, easily varied to your tastes. Mix in whatever you like, or divide the dough in half or thirds for more variations. Ingredients:
1 cup sour cream (preferably low-fat) |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup white sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup butter - very cold |
1 egg |
1 cup desired mix-ins |
(blueberries with lemon zest, dried cranberries and orange zest |
dried currants, chocolate chips, etc) |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
4. Cut in the butter.
5. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened.
6. Add desired mix-ins
7. (At this point you can split the dough in half or thirds for more variations)
8. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly.
9. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round.
10. Cut into 12 wedges, or cut with small biscuit cutter.
11. Place scones 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
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