CAPE BRETON SCONES
One of the very first recipes I ever made, this is a traditional Nova Scotian recipe from my grandmother (who was actually from Pictou rather than Cape Breton.) One of my favourite childhood memories is of picking a mess of wild strawberries then making strawberry shortcake with these scones and real whipped cream - and the scones made it. Nowadays I use 'Sucanat' instead of dark brown sugar. It is a brand of organic, minimally processed sugar, which has a marvellous flavour. It is probably very similar to the cheap brown sugar that came to Nova Scotia in the 19th century when they did so much trade with the Carribean.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift the flours, baking powder and salt.
- Set them aside.
- Cream the butter.
- Beat in the brown sugar and then the egg.
- Mix the dry ingredients in alternately with the milk to make a soft biscuit-like dough.
- Pat it out to about 1 inch thick on a floured board, and form it into a neat circle.
- Cut it into 8 or 12 wedges, and bake them at 350°F on a lightly greased cookie sheet, until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Less traditional but speedier is to scoop them out with an ice-cream scoop from the mixing bowl onto the cookie sheet.
- Flatten them slightly, and bake as above.
- Using this method, you will probably get 8 scones.
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Kauthar Ebrahim
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
syed amir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were actually really good. The cranberries and walnuts add a nice flavor.
Khurram shahab
[email protected]These scones are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Ghayour Abbas
[email protected]I made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Frank Castle
[email protected]These scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Mr Siam
[email protected]I've never made scones before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
Mukta bhadhur Khanal
[email protected]These scones are the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and savory. I love the addition of the cranberries and walnuts.
Jabu Mpotoane
[email protected]I love making these scones for breakfast or brunch. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Ruby 11
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Sneha Jahan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these scones were still really good. The orange zest adds a nice flavor.
Brittany Lemus
[email protected]These scones are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Dylan Donovan
[email protected]I love the combination of cranberries and walnuts in these scones. They're perfect for a fall breakfast.
Josie Pryce
[email protected]These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more milk next time.
Arun Chauhan
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so moist and flavorful.
Ilabori Moses Felix
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh cranberries and they were a hit with my family.
Maissa Aggoun
[email protected]These scones are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making these again!