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Cape Breton Scones
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Cape Breton Scones

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A recipe for Scones from Cape Breton. This classic recipe for these Canadian scones require raisins, flour, sour cream and more.

 "These were perfect! Soft and so yummy. We ate these as dessert on st. Patrick's day after eating corned beef and cabbage! I didn't have sour cream so I subbed vanilla yogurt in its place. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing!" - RNloser

Yield: 6 Servings Ready in 15 minutes

Cuisine: EnglishMain Ingredient: Fruit

(5, 2) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Verified by stevemur

Servings          
Original recipe makes 6 Servings
2 cupsFlour
2 tablespoonsSugar
1 tablespoonBaking powder
1 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonBaking soda
1 cupRaisins or currants
1/2 cupSour cream
1/4 cupOil
1 Egg; slightly beaten
3 tablespoonsMilk

Cape Breton Scones Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients and stir in the raisins. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir in the flour mixture until the dough is all together. Toss on a lightly floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead a few times. Divide the dough in half then pat each ball of dough into a 6-inch circle with the top slightly rounded.

Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Notes

Serve hot with butter and jam or flavoured butter or honey.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 647
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    Cape Breton Scones Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    These were perfect! Soft and so yummy. We ate these as dessert on st. Patrick's day after eating corned beef and cabbage! I didn't have sour cream so I subbed vanilla yogurt in its place. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
    2 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 10 hours, 28 minutes ago
    Very Very yummy...a keeper for sure!
    1 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 8 hours, 10 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Nova Scotian
    2. Irish
    3. Gaelic
    4. Scottish
    5. Pastries
    6. Pastry
    7. Canadian
    8. Bread
    9. Breakfast
    10. Cookies
    11. Desserts
    12. Breads
    13. Bake
    14. Christmas
    15. Easter
    16. Fall
    17. Picnics
    18. Spring
    19. Summer
    20. Valentines Day
    21. Winter
    22. Kid Friendly

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