It's sometimes the simplest flavors that taste the best. The wonderful blend of whole oats, cinnamon and honey is just enough sweetness in the morning to get you going. Scones are light enough to pair with preserves or honey, which is a nice change up from the heavier choices such as muffins or bagels for breakfast.
The sweet variety of scones taste like a cross between a cookie and a biscuit. You can split them in half and add preserves and butter, or drizzle honey over the top. Either way, served warm, these are delicious! A good side dish with scones are fresh berries mixed in vanilla yogurt, and breakfast is served.
There are virtually hundreds of variations out there, but most of the basic ingredients required will be found right in your kitchen pantry. This can be refreshing when so many tasty dishes out there might send you off in a wild goose chase at the market. Not this one. Read on.
This is Mrs. T's recipe which came to me in the form of a handwritten card. In my philosophy, it's only the most reliable, no fail, hands down winners that are exchanged like a popular baseball card among groups of people. Of course, where this tasty treat originated before that, is a mystery. (Thank you Mrs. T for sharing!)
8 to 12 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 Cup of butter, melted
1/3 Cup of milk
1 Egg
1 1/2 Cup All-Purpose flour
1 1/4 Cup Quick-Quaker Oats, uncooked (you can use whole or Old-fashioned oats also)
1/4 Sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/2 teaspoon of salt (optional)--I generally never add salt to baked goods
1/2 Cup raisins or currants (optional)
METHOD:
In a bowl combine dry ingredients. Make a small well in the center of the mixture and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and butter. Add to the center of the well in the flour mixture and mix until the flour is just moistened (add raisins at this step if desired).
Shape the dough to form a ball, and pat out on a floured surface to form an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 to 12 wedges.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet (we used a pizza pan and it worked great) in a pre-heated oven at 400-425F degrees, for 12 to 15 minutes or light golden brown.
I noticed that black coffee was almost a little too strong for the delicate flavors of the cinnamon and the honey, so if you are a coffee drinker, choose a latte'. The first one that comes to mind would be a Chai latte' or pumpkin spice variety. Scones are usually paired with teas. A tasty loose leaf Ginger Peach flavor would be an awesome accompaniment