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Strawberries And Cream Poppy Seed Scones

Strawberries And Cream Poppy Seed Scones is a scones recipe made with Cream, Sour Cream, All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, and Poppy Seeds. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1
• 2 tbsp
• 2
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a small bowl stir together whipping cream and the sour cream.

2. 2

   Cover; let stand for 4 hours at room temperature to thicken.

3. 3

   Chill till serving time.

4. 4

   Stir together flour, brown sugar, poppyseed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. 6

   Combine the 1/3 cup sour cream and egg yolk; add to dry mixture.

7. 7

   Stir just till moistened.

8. 8

   On a lightly floured surface knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes.

9. 9

   On an ungreased baking sheet, pat or roll dough into a 6-inch circle (1/2 inch thick).

10. 10

    Cut dough into six wedges.

11. 11

    Do not separate wedges.

12. 12

    Brush tops with slightly beaten egg white.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

14. 14

    Bake in a 425[degrees] oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove from pan.

16. 16

    Cool 5 minutes.

17. 17

    Break scones apart.

18. 18

    To serve, stir marmalade into cream mixture. (If necessary, stir in about 1 tablespoon milk to thin to desired consistency.) Toss berries with liqueur or juice.

19. 19

    Cut scones in half; place bottoms on six dessert plates.

20. 20

    Divide berries among each serving.

21. 21

    Top with cream mixture and scone tops.

22. 22

    Values: 25% vit. A, 48% vit. C.

23. 23

    Citation: Better Homes and Gardens, April 1995 v73 n4 p182(1