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scones

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Linda Stevens
@Rawhidecookergirl
Bay City, TX

A good basic scone recipe you can do anything with!

(1 rating)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For scones

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cold butter
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    cinnamon chips, blueberries or other item of your choosing

How To Make scones

  • 1
    Mix dry ingredents in a mixing bowl. Cut or grate cold butter into dry mixture. Blend with fork or clean fingers until mixture resembles corn meal.
  • 2
    Make a well in center of dry mixture and pour in half and half and chips. Mix gently DO NOT OVERMIX!! Mix only until moistened. Pat half of dough into a 5 or 6 inch round and cut into fours or sixes depending on how big you want them. Repeat with other half of dough.
  • 3
    Place cut scones on lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Glaze with a light powdered sugar glaze if desired.
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