Grandma Johnsons Scones

A basic scone recipe that really does the trick. Tried and tested through 3 generations of kids. Simply the best anywhere!

Step: 1

In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.

Step: 4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step: 5

Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

Per Serving: 440 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 60.4g; fat 20.2g; cholesterol 64.6mg; sodium 485.9mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always rise as well as white bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.