Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2009

I subbed 1/3 cup heavy cream for the sour cream (that's what I had in the fridge) and used cranberries instead of raisins. Also added zest grated from one orange. I glazed with 1/4 c powdered sugar and 1-2 t orange juice.

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BDEGER

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Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

I have made a few different scone recipes and this is by far the best. It isn't too sweet so it can be used for various purposes. I personally add blueberries instead of raisins and they turn out fantastic. Also adding some cinnamon to the mix and using cinnamon chips works out well.

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Eric

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

I omitted the raisins and added 2 tsp orange zest and @ 1/2 cup chopped almonds. Very tasty. I also used a food processor for the butter rather than grating it.

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Cheri

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

This was my first attempt at scones, and they were simple and delicious. I will definitely be making these often, trying different additions of nuts, berries, etc...

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brendav

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

Excellent!

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zoey alexis

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

Very delicious Recipe. My husband loved them! I was always afraid to try a scone recipe but this was so easy. Followed recipe exactly and flavored them with 2 t. orange zest and 1-2 t. orange juice. Brushed the tops with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar. Will try this recipe with other flavors. I bet the sky is the limit with what youcan flavor with. Using the food processor is a good idea BUT only if your processor can accomodate the amount of indgredients. Parchement paper is recommended!!

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Janet S.

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

Wow! easy to make and to eat! I just brushed it with heavy cream and granulated sugar before baking. Yummy!

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LEE BRAUER

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

I tried these scones first time and these are very taste and everybody enjoied it. Thank you for good recipe!!

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Sushama

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008

I have made this recipe no less than 30 times, and the results are perfecty every time! I did however change the flavors to suit my family. We use dried cranberries and orange extract, and sometimes a bit of orange rind to flavor them, as most in my family are not fans of raisins. I have also changed out the cranberries for chocolate chips, which with the citrus flavor underneath is a nice and refreshing change! If you need a classic and adjustable scone recipe...this is it!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008

I'm not very good at baking but LOVE eating fresh! This recipe is perfect for me (newbie). It's easy to follow and very forgiving! I used box grater for butter (salted). I skipped baking soda (ran out) and the scones still came out perfect! I double serving size (for holidays party) so I didn't really measure everything 100% exactly as written in the recipe. I was surprise that my scones came out moist, perfectly sweeten and very very good! They were a hit at the party as well. For Christmas party, I added pieces of dried cranberries and sprinkled with sugar powder and name it Snowberry Scone.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

I have to add to the number of positive reviews for these scones. I made them as stated, except added a bit of almond extract and dried cherries that had been softened in water. Family raved and this WILL be our new favorite recipe.

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Jamie529

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

These came out very, very good. We love them. Ate these with the Pumpkin Butter recipe on this site. Will definitely make again. Thanks Gans

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sueon

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

These scones look and taste great!!! Just like the ones I have bought many of times at coffee shops!

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Che

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008

Great and easy! I made these tonight and used orange zest and dried cranberries with a little cinnamon. Perfect!

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Sherry

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008

These were delicious. I am not a big fan of raisins though so I substituted the raisins with chopped up white and milk chocolate. I melted the remaining chocolate and drizzled it on top of the scones when they were finished. Delicious!

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2008

I made the cranberry-orange variation and they turned out really yummy! It was an easy recipe for the first time I made scones.

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

I made these by hand just like the recipe said (no food processor) and it was so so easy! These are delicious! I find it hard to believe that something so simple can be so divine! I added dried cranberries, white chocolate chips and almond extract. There's a party in my tummy yummy, yummy!

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008

These were sooooooo good and simple. Grating the butter is such a good idea. I didn't have to freeze it first though. Butter hardens more than margarine so it was already a perfect consistency. No prep work...YEAH! That also means I can make this whenever we want :-) I left out the raisins but will try adding dried blueberries.

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Mandie

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008

I had these scones with lemon curd, which I found the recipe on this website as well. They were heavenly delicious!! Also, they're very easy to make. I didn't use a food processor because I didn't have it. But I still made the dough with an ease. Thank you so much for the fabulous recipe.

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