From the kitchen of Stephanie Knewasser
Mix:
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix:
4 c all-purpose flour
1 c white sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
Cut in:
1 c butter
Add:
1 tsp vanilla or other extract
1 egg
sour cream/ b.soda mixture
Mix just until incorporated & moistened.
Over mixing will make a tough scone.
Turn dough out onto a surface coated with confectioner sugar and knead briefly.
Divide dough into 2 or 3 balls.
Knead in desired add ins. See suggestions below.
Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick circle.
Cut into wedges.
Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake @ 350, 12-15 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
Flavor Suggestions:
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– Cinnamon Chocolate Chip (cinnamon, nutmeg & mini chocolate chips)
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– Lemon Blueberry (lemon extract, lemon zest & blueberries)
– Lemon Poppy (lemon zest & poppy seeds)
– Orange Cranberry (orange extract, orange zest & craisins)
– Orange Spice (orange extract, grated orange rind, cinnamon)
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