I made some scones today. I've actually never done it before. And it was awfully simple.
So, without further ado...
Breakfast SconesMakes 8Dry Ingredients:2 Cups flour (I used soft wheat)1/4 cup white sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons butterWet Ingredients:1/2 - 1/4 cup milk (more or less-pour in like you are making a pie crust)1 egg (optional)Mix dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add any raisins, nuts zest, etc. stir in milk (and egg if using) until just moist, the amount of liquid can vary. Measure in the milk just as you would when making a pie crust. The ideal consistency of the dough is moist but not sticky.On a floured surface, knead slightly, roll or pat into a circle about 6-8 inches across. Cut in to 8 wedges. If desired, brush with milk or egg white and sprinkle with sugar.Bake @ 400 for 15 minutes on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Enjoy!
I followed the recipe exactly, except for omitting the egg. The variations I went with were chopped apples, raisins, and cinnamon. And I think they came off well, because there aren't left...
Benjamin Serven, Foodie
Scones are one of my favorites!! Biscuits are my favorite bread choice. A great tip I just learned...use the largest holes on a standing cheese grater to "cut in" the butter. I'm not sure why that never occured to me before! It works great. One question...where is the picture?? :)
ReplyDeleteMrs. Heger
Our family loves scones as well, they are so easy. We like the sound of your variations!
ReplyDeleteBenjamin, I had to laugh when I first read this post. I thought you originally said they were "simply awful" and couldn't figure out why you would then share the recipe. I had to go back and re-read your words again :-)
ReplyDeleteSince they are awfully simple, I will give this recipe a try!!
Have a blessed week...
Mrs. Heger,
ReplyDeletePictures? You know, I've got this thing about eating... : )
DeL Sisters,
Scones are one of our family favorites too! My sister was the one who got us started on them.
Sallie,
I speak entirely truthfully here. I almost wrote "terribly simple" instead of "awfully simple". :)
Awfully Yours,
Benjamin Serven, Foodie
Scones has been our family tradition as our Christmas morning breakfast for over 10 years. They are so delicious and refreshing!
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