2 c. all purpose flour
3 T. brown sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. butter
1 8 oz. container of sour cream
1 beaten egg yolk
1 beaten egg white
1. Whisk together in a bowl the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender cut in butter.
3. Stir together egg yolk and sour cream.
4. Add all at once to the flour mixture.
5. Turn dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 10 or 12 times until smooth.
6. Pat into a 7" circle and cut in to 12 wedges.
7. Place on an ungreased baking sheet each scone 1" apart. Brush with egg white.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brown. Serve warm.
Try this variation:
Savory Rosemary Scones
1. Prepare as directed except substitute the following:
1 T granulated sugar for 3 T. brown sugar
Stir in 1 T. fresh Rosemary or 1 t. dried Rosemary with dry ingredients
Add 1/8 t pepper to dry ingredients
After brushing with egg white sprinkle with snipped fresh Rosemary or more dried Rosemary.
