A buttery-rich scone is nothing more than a glorified biscuit-made even more delicious with sweet and savory twists. From Southern Living's facebook page -- Easy, Irresistible Scones; originally published in Southern Living, December 2010.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Scones
Time 33m
Yield 8 wedges, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Freeze 5 minutes.
- Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream, cranberries, and pistachios, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Turn dough out onto wax paper; gently press or pat dough into a 7-inch round (mixture will be crumbly). Cut round into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops of wedges with remaining 2 tablespoons cream just until moistened.
- Bake at 450° for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 395, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 4.7
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Wael Abbas
wael_abbas54@hotmail.frI'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jacob Nathaniel Tolley
j-tolley39@yahoo.comThese scones are on my to-bake list. They look amazing!
memory mukasera
mukasera_memory@hotmail.frI can't wait to try these scones. They look so delicious.
zartory amichy
z_a29@yahoo.comThese scones are the perfect gift. I've given them to friends and family and they've always been a hit.
Najeeb Qadri
n-qadri@yahoo.comI love that these scones can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then have them for breakfast or snacks throughout the week.
Smol Chungus
s_c34@hotmail.frThese scones are so versatile. I've made them with different types of berries and nuts and they're always delicious.
Starlone Karambamuchero
starlonek@hotmail.comI've never made scones before but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.
Alyss Nelson
a.nelson11@aol.comI'm gluten-free and I was so happy to find this recipe. These scones are delicious and I can finally enjoy scones again!
Queen Daniella
d@gmail.comI made these scones for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands.
honey bee vlog
h@gmail.comThese scones are the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and I love being able to make something delicious with them.
md Ahsanullah ak
m_ak84@yahoo.comI love the way these scones look with the bright red cranberries and green pistachios. They're almost too pretty to eat!
Kareem Elgohary
k-elgohary@gmail.comI've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Alina Singh
singh@gmail.comThese scones are so easy to make and they turn out so perfect every time. I love having them for breakfast or as a snack.
Md Arafat Arafat
ma@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of scones, but these ones are delicious! The cranberries and pistachios really make them special.
Walter
walter26@aol.comI made these scones for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Zaman Chhutta
zaman-chhutta@gmail.comThese scones are a great way to start the day! They're light and fluffy, and the cranberries and pistachios add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
M Kaiesm
m-k46@hotmail.co.ukThese scones are amazing! I love the combination of cranberries and pistachios, and the scones are so moist and flavorful.
Sk Shakib islam
sk_s@gmail.comI've been looking for a good cranberry pistachio scone recipe for a while and this one is perfect! The scones are so easy to make and they turn out so delicious.
Kaidence Miller
m_k@yahoo.comI made these scones for my family for breakfast and they were a huge success! The scones were light and fluffy, and the cranberries and pistachios added a nice crunch and sweetness.
Megan Davis
davis.megan@hotmail.comThese scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the combination of tart cranberries and nutty pistachios.