Grandma Johnson's Scones

Name: Grandma Johnson's Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1 egg; 1 cup raisins

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A basic scone recipe that really does the trick. Tried and tested through 3 generations of kids. Simply the best anywhere!

Recipe by Rob

Updated on September 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 scones

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Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup raisins (Optional)

Directions

In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

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Tips

The magazine version of this recipe brushes the scones with 2 tablespoons whipping cream, sprinkles them with coarse decorating sugar, and bakes them at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

440	Calories
20g	Fat
60g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 12g	62%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 486mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 196mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.