scones

(1 RATING)
71 Pinches
Bay City, TX
Updated on Nov 9, 2012

A good basic scone recipe you can do anything with!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips, blueberries or other item of your choosing

How To Make scones

  • Step 1
    Mix dry ingredents in a mixing bowl. Cut or grate cold butter into dry mixture. Blend with fork or clean fingers until mixture resembles corn meal.
  • Step 2
    Make a well in center of dry mixture and pour in half and half and chips. Mix gently DO NOT OVERMIX!! Mix only until moistened. Pat half of dough into a 5 or 6 inch round and cut into fours or sixes depending on how big you want them. Repeat with other half of dough.
  • Step 3
    Place cut scones on lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Glaze with a light powdered sugar glaze if desired.

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