Tag Archives: Scones

1 Recipe 2 Ways: Chocolate Chip or Cinnamon Scones

Photo credit: momtastic.com I always thought that scones were too hard to make. Then I discovered that it is okay to cheat a little bit. You can produce yummy scones that take just a few minutes to produce. No one will ever know, unless you tell them! I started with a basic chocolate chip scone. My family loves chocolate chips in everything. Having chocolate chips somewhere in breakfast is a real treat. While we don’t do it all of the time, we will have the occasional chocolate chip muffin or chocolate chip pancakes. One time I even incorporated them into theme … Continue reading →

Lemony Scones

This is a great breakfast dish to welcome in Spring. These scones have a lightly lemony taste. What’s better, is that this is a great recipe for kids to help you prepare. I always make my scones by hand–as that will typically prevent over mixing, and besides, what kid doesn’t love to mix dough by hand? The secret to great scones is all in the mixing, and the ingredients, but more in the mixing. How you mix the dough, and in what order you mix the dough, will have a great effect on the results. If you mix too much, … Continue reading →

Ham and Cheese Scone Recipe

If you have never heard of scones, here is a little history. A scone is a quick bread that originated in Scotland. The actual name scone is said to have come from the place where kings were crowned. Scones can come in the shape of diamond, triangle or circle, but no matter how they are shaped, they are very tasty. They can be savory, sweet, or in the case of this recipe, a little of both. They are often eaten at breakfast or with tea, but any time of the day is a great time for a scrumptious scone. For … Continue reading →