SCONES- ENGLISH STYLE

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These scones just came out of the oven. They smell and look amazing. I love scones and usually have to add either orange or lemon zest to perk up the WOW factor. This recipe comes from Kitchen Aid-3 Cookbooks In 1. The picture is mine.

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs, divided
1/2 c whipping cream
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c cold butter
1/4 c finely chopped pitted dates
1/4 c golden raisins or currants
1 tsp water
zest of one orange (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large baking sheet or line with parchment paper; set aside. Beat 2 eggs, cream and vanilla in medium bowl; set aside.
  • 2. Conbine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in dates, raisins and orange zest if using. Add cream mixture; mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • 3. With floured hands, knead dough 4 times on lightly floured surface. Place dough on prepared baking sheet; pat into 8-inch circle. With sharp wet knife, gently score dough into 6 wedges, cutting three-fourths of the way through dough. Beat remaining egg with water; brush lightly over dough.
  • 4. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack. Cut into wedges. Serve warm with marmalade and whipped cream, if desired.

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