The Frugal Gourmet On Our Immigrant Ancestors/Jeff Smith 1990

Scones

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12 scones N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 eggs 1/3 cup milk



1 Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour and salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add the sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Mix well.
2 Beat the eggs with the milk and add to the flour, using a wooden spoon, to make a spongy mixture. Place the dough on a well-floured plastic countertop or board and pat it out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough into rounds with a bascuit cutter. Flour your hands and place the rounds on a nonstick cookie sheet and leave for 10 minutes to settle.
3 Bake in a preheated oven at 450 F. for 8 minutes.
4 These should be served with butter and/or jam, or with cream and jam for special occasions.

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