Grandma's Scottish Scones

Name: Grandma's Scottish Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 c all purpose flour; 1/2 c sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp cream of tarter; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c butter, cold; 1/2 c sour cream; 1 small egg; 1/2 c dried fruit if you wish

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By Cynthia Guptill
@wyndupdragonfly

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.

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

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2 c

all purpose flour
1/2 c

sugar
1 tsp

baking powder
1/4 tsp

cream of tarter
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

butter, cold
1/2 c

sour cream
1 small

egg
1/2 c

dried fruit if you wish

How to Make Grandma's Scottish Scones

Step-by-Step

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Stir dry ingredients with a whisk, blend well.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal.
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.
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)
Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead 6-8 times. (once again, don't over work the dough)
Gently pat the dough into a round about 1 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges.
Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown