A basic scone recipe that really does the trick. Tried and tested through 3 generations of kids. Simply the best anywhere!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup raisins (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.
Step 4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.
Tips
The magazine version of this recipe brushes the scones with 2 tablespoons whipping cream, sprinkles them with coarse decorating sugar, and bakes them at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 440 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat12g | 62% |
Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
Sodium486mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars25g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium76mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium196mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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