Scones

I made scones this morning. Something that I have always wanted to do. Thanks, Annie, for providing me with the recipe. They turned out great! Here is the recipe with visuals:

CRANBERRY SCONES

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Baking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredient List:

2-1/2 cups flour


2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder


1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup butter


1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)


2/3 cup sugar


3/4 cup buttermilk

Glaze        

2/3 cup powdered sugar


1 Tablespoon warm water


1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Baking Equipment Needed

Large Mixing bowl
Pastry cutter or fork
2 un-greased baking sheets or scone pans (see below)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2: Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Step 3: Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until it resembles course crumbs. (First time to use my pastry cutter)

Step 4: Stir in cranberries.

Step 5: Add sugar and buttermilk until just blended.

Step 6: Divide dough in half; roll each portion into an 8-inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. (hahaha...I seriously used a ruler!)

Step 7: Cut each portion into 8 wedges; arrange wedges on un-greased baking sheets or in scone pans. Repeat with other half of dough.

Step 8: Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool.

You can glaze, but I didn't. 

Eat with coffee or tea! Enjoy.

-simplyJUDYBLIGH