Rona Demes Traditional Scones Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 5-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. , Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with jam if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 cup sugar in mixing bowl or in food processor. Cut in butter in small pieces or process with pulse button until uniformly crumbly.
• If using food processor, transfer mixture to bowl. Add raisins or currants. Lightly beat 2 eggs with milk and add, mixing to make soft dough. Add a little more milk if necessaby.
• Place dough on well-floured board and divide in two. Pat each into circle 1/2 inch thick. Beat remaining egg and brush on circles. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Cut each circle in eighths. Place wedges about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden. Alternatively, you can pat dough out until 1/2 inch thick and cut 2-inch circles, reshaping and recutting scraps, then coat with egg wash and sugar before baking.