Family Day Scones

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Here's a quick and easy scone recipe you can whip up on a moment's notice - even when the butter is still cold!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into chunks

  • cup brown sugar

  • cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the brown sugar.

  3. Whisk together the sour cream, light cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture until just moistened. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
17g Fat
36g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 149mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* 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.

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