Scones Galore

Scones they really are that easy. I can whip up a batch of scones in as much time as it takes to scramble eggs. It is debatable whether or not clean up is as easy. If you do it right away it certainly means your morning isnt loomed over by dishes in the sink.  Over the Holidays I did a number of Scone experiments, and now I am going to share them with you.

Cinnamon Apple Scones
Slice up Apples
Dip Apple slices in dish of cinnamon so coated
Add Apples and Cinnamon to Scone recipe dry ingredients just before adding the wet ingredients.
Finish Recipe as per instructions.

Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
My Specialty (requested on regularly, inspired by fancy coffee shop scones)
Plop a handful of Dried Cranberries in a pot of water, simmer on stove until cranberries plump
Add Cranberries and White Chocolate chips to Scone recipe dry ingredients just before adding the wet ingredients.
Finish Recipe as per instructions
When fresh out of the oven sprinkle with powdered sugar

Both Recipes and Eggnog Scones made for Yule Faire, no powdered sugar on the Cranberry though.

As you can see it is fairly easy to modify additional dry ingredients. So experiment with what you have kicking around your cupboards and fridge. As a sweet tooth these are my standards, but it is easy enough to add grated or crumble cheese, green onions, garlic... the possibilities are endless. If you fall upon a new family favourite share it in the comment section.

Scone Breakfast Sandwich
(Inspired by Tim Hortons Breakfast Sandwich on a Biscuit)
Make scones but instead of spoon dropping the batter, roll out gently and cut into large circles, wine glass or Soup can make good cutters. I added cheese to the scones, because then I didnt have to add a slice on after, and it was super melty.
As Scones bake, make eggs for in them. Easier said then done. I tried pouring a mixed egg into a metal biscuit cutter on the hot cast iron pan. It still leaked out but not too much, but when it came time to flip the top ran everywhere before I could flip, so I ended up just scooping it back to some resemblance of scone size. I am sure some fastfood worker knows the secret to round eggs, but I am still experimenting, and my mouth doesnt mind the angles.
These took me about 30 minutes total, but my Husband was sure impressed with the reward after some hard morning chores.

What are your favourite scone variations?