I am not a big breakfast eater. I love breakfast foods like omelets and pancakes but I usually just prefer a simple latte in the morning.

On most Sundays in the summer, my husband and go to this wonderful pastry place not far from our home. It has the most delicious treats. Their biscuits and scones are scrumptious and I have to admit, I can’t resist.

I have always wanted to try and make the scones but I was intimidated because I thought they were going to be very difficult. As I have previously written, baking is not my forte.

To my surprise, this recipe could not have been easier. As I read through the recipe, I knew I had to try it.

This recipe is courtesy of allrecipes.com. The scones are delicious! They are perfect to share with family or friends for breakfast, brunch or lunch—or just for an ideal treat!

Whatever your reason, these scones are a must-try! You will love them!

Ingredients for the Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tsp. reserved
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, (1 stick) frozen
1/2 cup raisins (or dried currants)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg

Preheat oven to 400.

Adjust rack to lower-middle position.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 

Grate the butter into the flour mixture on the large holes of a grater.

Use your fingers to work in the butter. The mixture should resemble coarse meal.

Stir in the raisins.

In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and egg until smooth.

Using a fork, stir the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture until large dough clumps form. 

Using your hands, press the dough against the bowl into a ball. The dough may be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.

Place on a light floured surface and pat into a 7-8-inch wide circle about 3/4 inch thick.

Sprinkle with remaining 2 tsp. of sugar.

Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 triangles.

Place in baking pan lined with parchment paper about 1 inch apart.

Bake until golden, about 15-17 minutes.

Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Delicious! Enjoy!

It’s that simple!