Scones

Scones

Bread Quick Bread Scones

This is a very simple recipe for scones. You can customize them by adding dried fruit or nuts. Half and half can also be substituted for milk if you wish.

Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 397
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 25m

Ingredients:


  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • 2   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
  • 3   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • 4   Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 18.9g 29%
    Saturated Fat 12.0g  
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 595mg 24%
Potassium 110mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 50.6g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Protein 6.8g 14%
Sugars 14g  
Vitamin A 620IU  
Vitamin C 0mg  
Calcium 220mg  
Iron 3mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 4mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 16mg  
Folate 91mcg