Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg, slightly beaten (large egg)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or use 2 semi-heaping teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup very cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- Vanilla glaze (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
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Step 3: In a small bowl blend the sour cream with the egg, vanilla and baking soda; set aside while making the rest of the recipe.
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Step 4: In a large bowl mix together the flour with sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and cinnamon (if using).
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Step 5: Using a pastry blender cut in cold butter cubes.
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Step 6: Add in the sour cream mixture; mix JUST until moistened.
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Step 7: At this point you may gently mix in any desired fruit.
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Step 8: Roll or pat the dough into about a 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick round.
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Step 9: Slice the dough into 12 even wedges.
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Step 10: Place the wedges onto the prepeared baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
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Step 11: Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the the bottoms are browned.
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Step 12: Drizzle the top of each warm scone with glaze if desired or when the scones are cooled dust lightly with confectioners sugar.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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