Family Day Scones

Here's a quick and easy scone recipe you can whip up on a moment's notice - even when the butter is still cold!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup cold butter, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 3

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the brown sugar.

Step 4

Whisk together the sour cream, light cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture until just moistened. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.