this is one of my all time favorite recipes.
these are great for breakfast or anytime of day.
i usually add craisins, but blueberry or chocolate chips are equally good.
though this is not a recipe from my late grandma, i do think of her every time i make them.
i roll them out on a pastry cloth that she made for me,
and wear one of her aprons.
my grandma was always in the kitchen. always had a full cookie jar of yummy homemade cookies and made the best beef and noodles.
i am so glad i have these happy memories of her.
don't worry about rolling them out into a perfect circle, the more rustic the better.
in fact, i don't even use a rolling pin. i just press it out with floured hands.
sometimes i cut them into rectangles, sometimes triangles, it really doesn't matter.
topped with butter and some yummy homemade jam, these scones will make your mouth happy.
for the next day, i put them under the broiler for a few minutes. crispy and delicious!
rustic country scones
2 cups all purpose flour {sometimes i do half wheat flour}
3 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup craisins
1 {8 oz.} carton sour cream
1 beaten egg yolk
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon course sugar
. . .
in large bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. add craisins, toss until mixed. make a well in the center. combine sour cream and egg yolk; add all at once to dry mixture. using a fork, stir just until moistened.
turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. knead by gently folding and pressing 10-12 strokes or until nearly smooth. pat dough into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. cut into wedges. brush tops with mixture of egg white and 1 Tablespoon water. sprinkle with coarse sugar. place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
bake in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. cool on wire rack 10 minutes. serve warm. makes approx. 12 scones, depending on size.
4 comments:
you WOULD have to catch my with my stomach growling ...
these look yummy ... I can almost smell them
These look super yummy - I am bookmarking this one right now!
Chelsea
yummy! what if i do not have a pastry blender? any recommendations?
This sounds wonderful and easy will give it a try...thanks for sharing....Pat H
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