Blueberries are not my favorite berry. In fact, they are one of my least favorite. However, dried blueberries were on sale at my local grocery store the other week, and I grabbed a couple packets, thinking I could use them for some scones. I’m glad I did, for these turned out quite yummy. I don’t…
Tag: Basic Scones
Rosewater Crème Fraîche Scones
In trying to clean out my fridge before vacation, I realized I’d purchased some Crème Fraîche on sale a short time ago and not used it. I had a rosewater scone recipe lying around, and thought this might be the perfect addition to what otherwise might be a bland recipe. The result was richness…
Traditional Scones with Raisins
Working through several cookbooks which I got for my birthday this past year, I just had to try these “traditional scones” from The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum. These are simple scones with only six ingredients. Butter, Egg (beaten), Buttermilk, Raisins, Sugar Ingredients:2 3/4 cup self-rising flour1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces…
Cream Tea Scones with Currants
A firm, crispy scone with a hint of sweetness in the Pearl sugar on top I was pleasantly surprised with these scones. They turned out with a beautiful sheen to them, and, coupled with the pearl sugar on top, a hint of sweetness. Since the recipe called for two eggs, I was a bit wary….
Queen Elizabeth II Scones
It was a stumble over this recipe that places it on my blog today. While visiting Washington D.C. in December of last year, my husband and I made a trip to the Archives in order to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and a copy of the Magna Carta (which happened to be…
