Scone RecipesScone Recipes - Just the word scones , conjures up for me happy times in my childhood. 
As a child I remember visiting my aunts, uncles and cousins and more often than not my aunts would make them, generally upon your arrival, so they were fresh and piping hot and the aroma, I am sure, made them taste even better. They were delicious dripping with butter or with jam and cream or just by themselves. Whichever way, they were and are delicious!My Aunty June, I think, was the aunt who had the most impact on me with her expertise in making them and many happy hours were spent in her kitchen with her teaching me her method. Enjoying SconesIf you have never enjoyed scones before, you might think of them as sweet biscuits. They look similar and are made of similar ingredients. The difference is they typically include sugar, dried fruit, nuts and other things that sweeten it up a bit. This is why it's easy to think of them as sweet biscuits with a surprise inside. The basic ingredients for scones include:
Just as you can use buttermilk to make buttermilk biscuits, you can use buttermilk to create a different variety of scones. Around the world there are regions where scones are made with a variety of different ingredients, including some made with potatoes. This is a very versatile food that you can get a bit creative with and create something unique. Most Popular VarietiesSome of the things you can use to make scones of different varieties include:
Anything that you like in a pastry can be applied to a scone. Get creative and you can make delicious scones specific to the taste buds in your family. Serving ThemMost people serve scones with jelly, fresh fruit jam, or some type of cream. You can easily set out different toppings and allow guests or family members to select what fits their taste buds best. Many enjoy scones in the morning with their coffee or perhaps in the evening with a cup of tea. You can eat scones hot or cold and they can be light and sweet and more filling on the stomach. If you are already familiar with making biscuits, it should be easy to make the jump to creating scones. They are basically a sweeter version that allows for more creativity and fun in the kitchen. Favourite Recipes for Scones:Here are some well loved and well tested recipes for you to try!
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