Description
My Grandma made these scones to take to teas and for special occasions. Her friends begged for the recipe and she wouldn’t give. I think we should share gifts and these are a gift. Serve with butter, jam or cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening or lard
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk, or as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl
- whisk together the flour
- baking soda
- sugar
- and salt. Cut in the shortening with a fork
- pastry blender
- or by pinching between your fingers. Make a well in the center
- and pour in the corn syrup and buttermilk. Stir with a sturdy spoon to form a soft dough. Divide the dough in half
- and pat out into 3/4 inch thick circles on a floured surface. Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat
- and grease lightly with cooking spray or oil. Cook scones on each side
- then stand them on edge
- and cook all three edges. Cool on a wire rack.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 12