Monday, May 2, 2011

Scones for the Royal Wedding

In honour of the Royal Wedding, I decided that scones were in order - at 10:45 pm!  So easy to make, I was done cooking by 11:05pm.

Cranberry Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (frozen brick)
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup half and half cream with 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 2 minutes)
1 large egg
 Mix all powdered ingredients in bowl.
Using cheese grater, grate frozen butter into powdered ingredients. (Leave block whole to give you something to hold)  

Using a fork, mix butter into flour mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in cranberries.
Mix egg with cream until well mixed.
Using fork, mix liquid into flour/butter mix until mix forms dough (will be flaky and loosely formed.)
 Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  Use hand to form dough into 2  3/4 inch thick rounds.  Slice like a pie into 6 pieces.  (If you want larger scones, make one round)  Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until scones start to brown at edges.
Best eaten while warm!

This was a double batch.
You may also wish to try raisins or other ingredients.  Dare to be creative!





1 comment:

  1. Thanks Rebecca!! I can't wait to try these! I'm thinking a lemon sugar drizzle on top for a little sweetness....

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