grandma's scottish scones

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86 Pinches
Cedar City, UT
Updated on Jul 11, 2013

I asked my grandma what made these scones so Scottish, she laughed and said, "that's what my mother called them." I have no clue how Scottish these scones are but they are delicious. In my house, I have to make a double batch, they go so fast.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cold
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit if you wish

How To Make grandma's scottish scones

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Step 2
    Stir dry ingredients with a whisk, blend well.
  • Step 3
    Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal.
  • Step 4
    Add whichever dried fruit you prefer. I have used blueberries, cranberries, cherries, raisins. When using dried cherries add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with the wet ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Add sour cream and egg to flour mixture, stir until just moistened. (don't over work the dough or the scones will turn into hockey pucks)
  • Step 6
    Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead 6-8 times. (once again, don't over work the dough)
  • Step 7
    Gently pat the dough into a round about 1 inch thick.
  • Step 8
    Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Step 9
    Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Step 10
    Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown

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