Breakfast scones

Breakfast Scones recipe

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These Breakfast Scones are a delightful way to start your day with a burst of flavor and warmth. Made with a buttery, flaky dough and packed with delicious ingredients, these scones are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, these versatile scones can be customized to suit your taste buds. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save them for later - either way, they are sure to satisfy your morning cravings.

Keywords: breakfast, scones, flavorful, versatile, buttery.

Breakfast scones details

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup sour cream

1 egg, slightly beaten

2/3 cup currants (optional)

2 teaspoons milk

1 Tablespoon sugar

Strawberry butter

1/2 cup butter, softened

2-1/2 Tablespoons strawberry preserves

Instructions:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well and cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add sour cream and egg, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in currants, if desired. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Pat dough to an 8-inch circle on a greased baking sheet. Brush top with milk; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut circle into 8 wedges, using a sharp knife, separate wedges slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned.

Strawberry Butter: Cream butter, stir in preserves. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Yields 1-1/2 cups.

Serve scones with Strawberry butter.

Makes: 8 scones.