scones

Name: Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) flour; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 cup(s) crisco; 1/4 cup(s) butter or marg.; 2 - eggs, beaten; 2/3 cup(s) sour milk/buttermilk; 1 cup(s) fruit

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mary Armstrong

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Jul 24, 2012

I make these with whatever fresh fruit is in season. Blueberries are a favorite. Also may use raisins, chopped dates, or dried chopped apricots.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crisco
1/4 cup butter or marg.
2 - eggs, beaten
2/3 cup sour milk/buttermilk
1 cup fruit

How To Make scones

Step 1

Cut shortening into dry ingredients.

Step 2

Add eggs and sour milk to make a soft dough. Stir in fruit.
Step 3

If using a 9x9 pan grease that and put dough in and bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Step 4

For individual scones turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and pat into a 9 inch circle about an inch or so thick, then cut with a sharp knife into 12 pie shaped pieces. Place on greased sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
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