I can't get the uploading to work for pictures to edit my last post, but I just typed out a recipe for delicious scones that I thought I'd share. This is our family's favorite recipe for them...we use a chocolate chip/craisin mixture instead of the currants that are called for. I don't know how this would be if you substituted some of the white flour for whole wheat, but they're so good this way, I've been hesitant to try!
I pretty much follow the recipe, but probably only used one egg b/c of Chris' allergy and then don't really measure the chocolate chip/craisin mixture...just go by what looks good. I also usually add some flax seed which probably doesn't affect the taste at all. :)
Scones
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup dried currants or snipped raisins
milk
sugar
1. In a medium bowl combine flour, the 2tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture, set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine eggs, whipping cream, and currants. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10-12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
4. Place wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush wedges with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet; serve warm.
Makes 8 large scones or 16 smaller ones.
