scones- english style
These scones just came out of the oven. They smell and look amazing. I love scones and usually have to add either orange or lemon zest to perk up the WOW factor. This recipe comes from Kitchen Aid-3 Cookbooks In 1. The picture is mine.
prep time
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 - eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or currants
- 1 teaspoon water
- - zest of one orange (optional)
How To Make scones- english style
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large baking sheet or line with parchment paper; set aside. Beat 2 eggs, cream and vanilla in medium bowl; set aside.
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Step 2Conbine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in dates, raisins and orange zest if using. Add cream mixture; mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
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Step 3With floured hands, knead dough 4 times on lightly floured surface. Place dough on prepared baking sheet; pat into 8-inch circle. With sharp wet knife, gently score dough into 6 wedges, cutting three-fourths of the way through dough. Beat remaining egg with water; brush lightly over dough.
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Step 4Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack. Cut into wedges. Serve warm with marmalade and whipped cream, if desired.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Other Breads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#butter
Keyword:
#dates
Keyword:
#whipping cream
Keyword:
#golden raisins
Method:
Bake
Culture:
English
Ingredient:
Flour
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