Sour Cream Scones Mary Berry Food

KITTENCAL'S JUMBO BAKERY SHOP BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM SCONES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
• In a small bowl blend the sour cream with the egg, vanilla and baking soda; set aside while making the rest of the recipe.
• In a large bowl mix together the flour with sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and cinnamon (if using).
• Using a pastry blender cut in cold butter cubes.
• Add in the sour cream mixture; mix JUST until moistened.
• Gently mix in the fresh blueberries.
• Roll or pat the dough into about a 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick round.
• Cut dough into 12 even wedges.
• Place the wedges onto the prepeared baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the the bottoms are browned.
• Drizzle the top of each warm scone with glaze if desired or when the scones are cooled dust lightly with confectioners sugar.

RICH SOUR CREAM SCONES, FROM 1928

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cut in the butter.
• Stir in the currents.
• Mix the beaten egg yolk with the sour cream and stir into the dry mix to make a smooth dough.
• Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly for 10 seconds.
• Pat or roll the dough into two 6 inch rounds 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
• Score each round into quarters but do not cut through.
• Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 15 to 18 minutes.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUR CREAM SCONES

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients and then fold in the shredded cheese.
• In a small bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, oil and milk.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until moistened.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 10 to 12 times and then pat it out to a 3/4 inch thickness.
• Cut dough with a 3" round cutter, or simply cut into 3" squares.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.