GRANDMA JOHNSON'S SCONES

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A basic scone recipe that really does the trick. Tried and tested through 3 generations of kids. Simply the best anywhere!

Provided by Rob

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
ΒΌ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 485.9 mg, Sugar 25 g

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