Difference between revisions of "Scones"

Latest revision as of 20:11, 17 December 2007

Scones

 2 c self rising flour				
 2 t baking powder				
 1/4 c sugar			
 1 stick margarine
 3/4 c dried cranberries
 1/4 - 1/2 c milk

Sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and sugar

Cut in margarine

Stir cranberries

Pull together with milk until moldable but not too damp.

Form into a flat circle and cut into 8 slices.

Optionally brush with milk or egg wash.

Separate slices and bake for 12-15 minutes at 425 until slightly browned.

Options: use 3/4 stick margarine, 1 beaten egg and 1/2 c cream (in which case bake at 450 for 15 minutes).

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-Mix flour and baking powder; cut in margarine.  Bake 12-15 minutes at 425.
+Sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and sugar
+Cut in margarine
+Stir cranberries
+Pull together with milk until moldable but not too damp.
+Form into a flat circle and cut into 8 slices.
+Optionally brush with milk or egg wash.
+Separate slices and bake for 12-15 minutes at 425 until slightly browned.
 Options: use  3/4 stick margarine, 1 beaten egg and 1/2 c cream (in which case
 bake at 450 for 15 minutes).