Bed & Breakfast Scones

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 9
Bed & Breakfast Scones recipe perfect for a morning treat
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar ( or more )
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter ( room temp )
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup dried apricot , chopped ( optional )
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip ( optional )
1/2 cup chopped nuts ( optional )
1/2 cup grated cheese ( optional )
1/2 cup raisins ( optional )
1/3 cup dried currant ( optional )
1 cup craisins ( optional )
1 tablespoon orange peel , coarsely chopped ( optional )
1 tablespoon lemon zest ( optional )
1 tablespoon poppy seed ( optional )
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon banana extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon brandy
2 2 teaspoons sugar crystals ( holiday or seasonal ) or 2 teaspoons candy sprinkles ( holiday or seasonal )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
357
Sugar
17g
Fat
18g
Bed & Breakfast Scones are a classic pastry often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or as a snack. They are typically dry and crumbly, and can be enhanced with a variety of sweet or savory add-ins such as dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, cheese, and spices. While not the healthiest option, these scones can be a delicious indulgence when enjoyed in moderation. They are also a fun and easy recipe to customize to your liking, making them great for experimenting with new flavors in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3.Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, beat together milk and eggs.
5.Stir in dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, grated cheese, raisins, currants, craisins, orange peel, lemon zest, poppy seeds, vanilla extract, almond extract, banana extract, orange extract, and brandy.
6.Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7.Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead briefly. Pat dough into a circle with a thickness of about 1 1/2 inches.
8.Cut dough into wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar crystals or candy sprinkles.
9.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
10.

PROS

Bed & Breakfast Scones are versatile and delicious, with a variety of optional add-ins to suit any taste.

They are perfect for a breakfast treat or as a snack anytime of day.

CONS

These scones can be high in calories, especially if loaded with sugar and chocolate chips.
Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can also be dry if overbaked or made without enough liquid.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These scones can be made healthier by reducing sugar and using whole wheat flour.
Adding fruit and nuts can provide extra fiber and nutrients, while poppy seeds have been linked to improving brain function.

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