Drop Scones (So Easy)

MizzNezz's Note:

These are really a cinch to make, they make a nice addition to a holiday meal.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 12 mins
• Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 scones

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter , cut up
• ½ cup cranberries , chopped
• 1⁄3; cup raisins
• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a cookie sheet.
3. Mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cut in butter until fine crumbs; food processor is best.
5. Place in large bowl; add cranberries and raisins.
6. Beat milk and egg with a fork.
7. Add milk and egg mixture to flour mixture; stir with fork until moistened.
8. Drop by 12 heaping spoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
9. Sprinkle with the 1 Tablespoon sugar.
10. Bake 13 minutes or until golden.
11. Cool on rack.

Reviews

[Ralphice]

Very easy to make. The prep time and cooking time are right on. These were exactly what I was looking for. They are light and fluffy although they were better on the day they are made as opposed to the next day. They seemed heavier and, of course, not crunchy on the top. I did not heat them again so maybe that would help on day 2....the only change I made was to use all currants instead of the cranberry/raisin mix. Will definitely make again.

[glasshouse]

Easy and awesome recipe. I added 1/2 cup cherry infused cranberries and 1/2 tsp almond extract. I served the scones with devonshire cream (4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 c. sour cream, 2 T sugar, and 1/2 tsp almond extract). To die for! My husband wanted the leftovers for dessert in the evening.

[Karen's Cookin']

These are GREAT! Easy to make and the recipe is very flexible. I used 2/3 cup raisins, added 1/4 cup walnuts and add many shakes of cinnamon to the recipe. Yumbo!