Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Scones

SCONES 



 





Scones
Ingredients
1 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup cream - Optional Cream and Water
Optional:  Raisin, Cranberries, Walnuts
Optional:  Sprinkle sugar on top prior to oven

Method
1.                  Preheat the oven to 425°.
2.                  Lightly butter a cookie sheet.
3.                  Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.  Work in the butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4.                  Add the egg and cream and stir until blended. 
5.                  Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for about a minute.
6.                  Pat or roll the dough about ¾ inch thick and cut into wedges.  Optional:  Large spoonful on cookie sheet.
7.                  Place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. 

Scones were made and prepared by Shirley-Ann Pearman

Photography by Shirley-Ann Pearman.


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