Scones

Basic Scones

        Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour

• 3/4 tsp salt

• 4 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine

• 1 cup milk

• 1/4 cup sugar (optional)

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 min. Place tray in oven while preheating to preheat the tray so that scones are extra puffy. 

Notes:

• Add the zest of one lemon to make lemon scones.

• Habanero Cheddar: Added 1/2 cup of grated habanero cheddar, a dash of hot sauce, and half a slice of medium cheddar on top. 

Cake Scones (Fusion Desserts)

- 2 cups of flour

- 2 cups of boxed cake mix

- ⅓ cup butter

- 1 cup milk

- 4 ½ tsp baking powder

- pinch of salt

400 degrees for 13 minutes (makes 8)