Simple Scones!!!

Ingredients

For Scones:
2 cups flour 0 sifted
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
3 tbs. sugar
3 tbs. butter
About 5 tbs. each milk and water, mixed
Powdered Sugar for dusting
For Fresh Strawberry Sauce:
1 quart fresh strawberries – sliced
½ cup sugar
½ cup water

Preparation

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For Scones:
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Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
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Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a big bowl. Cut up the butter into pieces and rub it into the four with fingertips. Gradually add the milk and water and mix with a round bladed knife to give a soft but manageable dough.
4
Knead the dough quickly on a lightly floured surface to remove all cracks. Roll dough into a long log and cut into two inch pieces. Place pieces into cupcake papers and place in a cupcake pan.
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Bake about 20-25 minutes until they are well risen and lightly golden brown.
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For Fresh Strawberry Sauce:
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In a saucepan combine the strawberries with the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and let cook until the water begins to thicken.
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Adapted from: Reader’s Digest ~ Creative Cooking

These are a simple and delicious treat &

Added:

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 8:50pm

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