Thursday, October 30, 2008

Cinnamon Scones

For the scones:
3 C all purpose flour
1/2 C sugar
2-1/2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
3/4 C unsalted butter, at room temp
1 C cinnamon chips
1 C buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 & butter a baking sheet. In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt & baking soda. Blend the butter into the dry ingredients, using your fingertips or a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly. Add the cinnamon chips and mix to combine. Add the buttermilk and stir until the dough is tough and shaggy.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto buttered baking sheet. Bake until puffy and golden, 15-18 minutes. (approx 28 - 30 scones, depending on size - cinnamon chips made by Hershey)

1 comment:

mattmatt said...

Cinnamon chips are hard to find so I make my own:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon shortning
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup

mix with a fork til uniform and crumbly. spread on foil lined bakesheet and bake at 200-250 until melted and bubbly. 35-40 mins.