Sour Cream Scones With Banana Jam and Vanilla Cream
Recipe: #15449
November 01, 2014
Categories: Breakfast, Desserts, Brunch, Christmas, Mothers Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Flour, Milk, Heavy Cream, Scones, more
"From James Reason Alive and Cooking. Information given on the products used - Pura Sour Cream is a rich cultured cream with a distinctive tart taste. It has 35% butterfat and also comes in a Light variety that is reduced in fat (18%) that can also be used in this recipes. Pura Thicken Cream is the perfect cream for whipping into soft, light peaks but is also suitable for using as a pouring cream or in cooking. Pura Thickened Cream has been thickened to improve its stability and has a butterfat content of 35%. It is sometimes known as pouring or single cream."
Original is 16-20 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (82.1 g)
- Calories 166.7
- Total Fat - 7.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.5 g
- Cholesterol - 27.9 mg
- Sodium - 73.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 23.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.2 g
- Sugars - 6.7 g
- Protein - 3.3 g
- Calcium - 46.2 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 230°C.
Step 2
Place flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre and stir in sour cream and milk to form a soft dough.
Step 3
Knead lightly on a floured surface until just smooth.
Step 4
Pat to 2cm thickness and cut into round with a floured 4cm to 5cm scone cutter, taking care not to twist as you cut.
Step 5
Place on a oven tray close together and brush only the tops with milk and then place in the oven in the top upper half and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Step 6
Banana Jam - combine 1/4 cup thicken cream in a fry pan and brown sugar and heat until melted and then add bananas and cinnamon and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally, until thick and jam like.
Step 7
Vanilla Cream - lightly whip remaining cream, sugar and vanilla together until soft peaks form.
Step 8
Serve scones with banana jam and vanilla cream.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the sour cream, make sure to use Pura brand as it contains 35% butterfat.
- When selecting the heavy cream, make sure to use Pura Thickened Cream as it has been thickened to improve its stability and has a butterfat content of 35%.
- Substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to sour cream and is lower in fat and calories. It also has a similar tart taste and creamy texture, making it a great substitute for sour cream in recipes.
- Substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream. Coconut cream is a great vegan alternative to heavy cream and has a similar rich, creamy texture. It is also a healthier option as it is lower in fat and calories than heavy cream.
Chocolate Chip Scones Follow the instructions as above, but add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the dough before kneading. Serve scones with banana jam and chocolate sauce instead of vanilla cream.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins - These sweet and spicy muffins are the perfect accompaniment to your Sour Cream Scones With Banana Jam and Vanilla Cream. The tartness of the sour cream in the scones is balanced out by the sweet and spicy flavors in the muffins. The cinnamon and apples in the muffins also pair nicely with the cinnamon and bananas in the jam.
Blueberry Yogurt Parfait: This light and refreshing parfait is the perfect complement to the sweet and spicy muffins and scones. The tartness of the yogurt and the sweetness of the blueberries provide a nice contrast to the other flavors in the meal. The parfait is also a great way to add a healthy dose of protein to the meal.
FAQ
Q: What type of cream should I use for the Vanilla Cream?
A: Use Pura Thickened Cream for the Vanilla Cream. It has a butterfat content of 35% and is suitable for whipping into soft, light peaks.
Q: How do I make the Vanilla Cream?
A: To make the Vanilla Cream, whip the Pura Thickened Cream until it forms soft, light peaks and then add a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Finally, fold in the sugar until it is evenly blended.
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