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Scones

SUBMITTED BY: Donna  PHOTO BY: Linda 

"This is a very simple recipe for scones. You can customize them by adding dried fruit or nuts. Half and half can also be substituted for milk if you wish."
Scones Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 290 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 8 scones

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 9, 2003 by trishy44 
These just turned out wonderful. I used some of the tricks I read and they were perfect. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2003 by DANCINGQUEEN117 
Wow, these scones were really good! This was the first time I ever made scones, but not my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2003 by susan 
Very light and absolutely DELICIOUS! I used about 1/4 cup of half-n-half and 3/4 cup of milk.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by Flashsmith 
Wonderful! I've added fresh chopped cranberries and orange zest/juice.Orange glaze. I've made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2006 by Julie 
A+++ We made orange cranberry scones and they turned out delicious. I just wish they lasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by LISSA2684 
AMAZING! These scones are fantastic, and they're so easy to make. I've made them twice in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by IRON CHEF 
I needed an English dish to take to a multi-cultural food tasting party at my daughter's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by NICJEN 
VERY GOOD!! They were very good and tasted like real scones. Next time I am adding blueberries MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by Tami 
These are fabulous! They look, feel and taste just like scones should! A++++++ !! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by JODIWINKLER 
this recipe received great reviews! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Scones

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 398

  • Total Fat: 18.9g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 6.8g

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