Fair Scones
This spongy cake makes a great base for strawberry short cake.
Recipe Summary Fair Scones
A hallmark of the Puyallup and Evergreen State Fairs in Washington State. Now you can make them at home any time of year. Just like at the fair, they are best served hot, with butter and raspberry jam.
Ingredients | Dessert Recipes That Use A Lot Of Milk2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons white sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt6 tablespoons shortening½ cup milkDirectionsPreheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly texture. Add milk; mix until just combined.Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll or pat each piece into a 3/4-inch round. Cut each round into 4 pieces. Arrange pieces on a baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.Info | Dessert Recipes That Use A Lot Of Milkprep:
15 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 scones
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