7 january

if i had to live off scones or vegetables for the rest of my life, it would be a tough decision.

Well, per request here is the scone recipe:

2 c. all purpose flour
5 T. sugar + 1 T for topping
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
6 T. chilled butter cut into small pieces
2/3 c. + 1 T. half and half
1/2 c. halved cranberries (I used dried currants but pretty much any fruit works or I suppose chocolate chips if you have a sweet tooth.)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix dry ingredients. Cut in butter. Stir in 2/3 c. half and half until moistened. Gently fold in cranberries. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 5-10 times. Pat into a circle 1" thick and cut into 8 wedges; place on baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining half and half; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown 12-15 minutes. Let cool on rack and try not to eat them all yourself!!

Can freeze scones before baking.
I halve this recipe often if I won't have help eating them!