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Family Day Scones

By: Michelle 
"Here's a quick and easy scone recipe you can whip up on a moment's notice - even when the butter is still cold!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the brown sugar.
  3. Whisk together the sour cream, light cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture until just moistened. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 314 | Total Fat: 16.9g | Cholesterol: 42mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by snowflake   view full review
nice recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2012 by julias1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Uses all purpose flour instead of wheat. Scones did not rise like I expected so they were...

 

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