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scones

(1 rating)
emit1961 avatar
Recipe by
mary Armstrong
@emit1961
San Antonio, TX

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

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For scones

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    crisco
  • 1/4 c
    butter or marg.
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 c
    sour milk/buttermilk
  • 1 c
    fruit

How To Make scones

  • 1
    Cut shortening into dry ingredients.
  • 2
    Add eggs and sour milk to make a soft dough. Stir in fruit.
  • 3
    If using a 9x9 pan grease that and put dough in and bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
  • 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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