MRS. G'S FAIR SCONES
This base of this recipe is called Puyallup Fair Scones (Recipe #183806)...I of course had to mess with a good thing and here's the recipe I came up with. These are even better! Here's some of the research on scones that I found...using butter gives the best flavor, but shortening preserves the scones better after the first day. Hence the 1/2 butter, 1/2 shortening, a good compromise. Using heavy cream keeps the scones moister than milk. The recommended flours (for taste and gluten content) are first, Pillsbury Unbleached Enriched All-Purpose Flour (with a 10 - 11% gluten content), second King Arthur Unbleached Enriched All-purpose Flour (with an 11% gluten content). Chilling the butter and shortening in the freezer for 20 minutes or so helps the fat not "melt" when mixing. You can use your hands or a pastry blender to mix the fat and flour, but using a food processor also keeps the fat intact and not "melted" from the heat of your hands. Mix as little as possible so that the gluten does not over develop and make the scones tough. Sifting is critical. 2 1/2 cups unsifted flour weighs more than 2 1/2 cups sifted flour and would make a tougher scone. If you want to get really into it, "they" say that you should place a measuring cup on top of some parchment/wax paper and actually sift the flour into the cup, use the paper to catch the excess.
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift and measure the flour.
- Re-sift with other dry ingredients.
- Work shortening & butter into dry ingredients with the fingers.
- Add raisins to flour-fat mixture and mix thoroughly (you may omit raisins).
- Add milk to mixture. (If you are omitting the raisins, add another 2 Tablespoons of milk).
- Turn out on to a floured board and divide into two equal pieces.
- Roll or pat each into a round and to the thickness of biscuits (3/4 inch to a full inch).
- Cut into wedge shaped pieces like a pie and bake about 15 minutes at 450 degrees on an ungreased baking sheet.
- To serve like they do at the fair; split open but do not cut clear through. Fill with jam and close.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 247.4, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.6
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Aaron Meadows
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion or a simple breakfast.
Jaevian Lee
[email protected]These scones are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy and have a delicious flavor.
Jburzycki89
[email protected]I love these scones! They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Ambin kc
[email protected]These scones are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.
Syed Muzamilhussain
[email protected]I've tried several scone recipes but these are the best. They're always light and fluffy and have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Rimon Ahmed
[email protected]These scones are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm, fluffy, and delicious.
Robert Salazar
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Allahdita Allahdita
[email protected]These scones are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I also like to add a little bit of orange zest for extra flavor.
Shams Sanam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scones but I really enjoyed these. They're not too dry and they have a great flavor.
Dawdaa Joof
[email protected]These scones are delicious! I love the way the cranberries and walnuts add a little bit of sweetness and crunch.
Modupe blessing
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy breakfast.
Leonard Macdougal
[email protected]These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love them with a cup of coffee or tea.
Bobby Woodward
[email protected]I made these scones for a bake sale and they sold out in no time!
Donald Dwyer
[email protected]These scones are so light and fluffy! They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Ms Rita
[email protected]I was looking for a scone recipe that wasn't too sweet and these fit the bill perfectly.
Farooq Ansari
[email protected]My kids loved these scones! They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Usman Haris
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker but these scones were surprisingly easy to make and turned out perfect.
Chaman Dass
[email protected]I've tried many scone recipes over the years but these are by far my favorite.
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[email protected]These scones were a hit at my last brunch party! Everyone loved them.