CARDAMOM PRUNE DROP SCONES

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From "Biscuits to Scones" by Elizabeth Alston. She recommends cutting prunes with oiled knife or kitchen shears. Posted here for safekeeping.

Provided by Jmommy209

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 9 scones, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into chunks
3/4 cup prune, finely cut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Put flour, soda, powder, salt and cardamom into large bowl, mix well.
  • In another bowl, beat together sour cream, egg, lemon peel and sugar.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
  • Add prunes to flour/butter and toss to distribute evenly.
  • Add sour cream mixture and stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.
  • Drop by 1/3 cupfuls of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Cool, loosely covered with a dish towel, on a wire rack.

Francis Nyakpo
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These scones are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Umair Shafiq Muhammad Shafiq
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These scones are easy to make and always turn out perfectly. They're a great addition to any brunch or tea party.


Owais Raza
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I'm so glad I tried these scones! They're a new favorite in my household.


Ibrahim Bare
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These scones are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm, comforting, and delicious.


Michelle Boyd
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The cardamom flavor in these scones is to die for! I could eat them every day.


Dagi Dagm
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These scones were amazing! They were so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


eric johnson
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I had some trouble getting the scones to brown properly. They were a little pale, but they still tasted good.


Yafet Gemeda
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These scones were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more milk next time.


Zohaib Bhai
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good! The cardamom and prunes give them a unique flavor.


TALUKDER MD NAZMUL
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These scones are so good! I love the combination of cardamom and prunes.


hasnain Khokhar
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The cardamom flavor in these scones is amazing! It's the perfect way to start my day.


Jade Hirst
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again for my next brunch party.


Saimun Ahammed
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I had some trouble getting the scones to rise properly. They were a little dense, but still tasty.


Asad Jamali
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These scones were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Izaak Hernandez
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Winry Pope
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These scones are so moist and fluffy! I couldn't stop eating them.


isabella Pinuelas
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I love the unique flavor of these scones. The cardamom and prunes complement each other perfectly.


Jaxon Williams
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These cardamom prune drop scones were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.