John made these delicious scones when we were visiting in the LGB and they are simple and perfect for breakfast--or a mid-morning snack. He made his with the elusive cinnamon chip, but I used walnuts and dried cranberries to equal success. I've altered the recipe to say 'one cup of your favorite mix-in,' which could be dried blueberries, chopped fresh strawberries, pecans, dried apricots, white chocolate....or whatever you can think up. What makes this recipe so simple is that you just drop them right on the cookie sheet and bake--with a little pat on top or not, it's up to you.Recipe: John's Delicious Scones
2 cups all-purpose flour (I used half white whole wheat, for a healthy twist.)
1 cup of your favorite mix-in
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into sm. pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
Preheat the over to 425 degrees. Sift flour with salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder into a big yellow bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until well mixed.* Add your mix-in and toss well to mix. Sprinkle the milk over and mix gently with a fork until dough just holds together. Drop by spoon onto lightly greased baking sheet. Dip your hand in flour and gently pat down the scones until about 1 inch thick. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
*Alternatively, you can combine all of these ingredients in the bowl of your food processor, then transfer to a big yellow bowl and proceed.
*Alternatively, you can combine all of these ingredients in the bowl of your food processor, then transfer to a big yellow bowl and proceed.