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It's February - cold and snowing -Yay! But March is on the way & with March comes anticipating Spring. February is the perfect month you can look at all the snow and appreciate it, knowing it will melt sooner than you know. I like to have a treat- baked myself , so I know what's in it and the treat this winter has been scones -with fresh fruit, preferably blueberries & strawberries & sometimes both! I've also made cheddar cheese, bacon & jalapeño scones- Yum. I have a mixer (kitchen aid) which makes it all possible, especially bread since I have arthritis mixing, kneading dough can be a not pleasant experience -the machine does it all, keeping me baking - & I'm thankful for it.
I painted my goto recipe, mostly just to warm up painting for the day -it's no masterpiece lol So, I simply add all ingredients to the bowl, mixing the wet separately in a small bowl first - add it all together including the fruit you choose, mix it until it is mixed- don't over do it. Form into a circle - the size of a dinner plate, and pre cut -also brush with heavy cream for a dark crunchy crust, some suggest egg but I suggest cream. Bake @ 400 for 20 minutes & there you have it - a treat to have with your tea or a sweet breakfast alternative to a donut- that you do not know, it's ingredients. Easy Peasy. They also last on the counter for about 5 days & freeze well. Mine usually last 2 days. They are very easy & very satisfying -on a chilly day like today -they are perfect.
We do not buy cookies' cakes' or baked goods unless they are from a real bakery & there is a terrific little bakery- right around the corner (in Carnarvon). Since we started paying attention to ingredients - there are always more than needed at the store, they need all that extra stuff to keep it sitting in a truck then onto the shelf... looking fresh.
Show yourself some love - leave all that stuff you do not need on the shelf.
Next... Storm bought me a gift, that actually makes me sick to my stomach every single time I use it, but I TRUST it is working - already! Can you guess what it might be???
Enjoy your scones!!
I painted my goto recipe, mostly just to warm up painting for the day -it's no masterpiece lol So, I simply add all ingredients to the bowl, mixing the wet separately in a small bowl first - add it all together including the fruit you choose, mix it until it is mixed- don't over do it. Form into a circle - the size of a dinner plate, and pre cut -also brush with heavy cream for a dark crunchy crust, some suggest egg but I suggest cream. Bake @ 400 for 20 minutes & there you have it - a treat to have with your tea or a sweet breakfast alternative to a donut- that you do not know, it's ingredients. Easy Peasy. They also last on the counter for about 5 days & freeze well. Mine usually last 2 days. They are very easy & very satisfying -on a chilly day like today -they are perfect.
We do not buy cookies' cakes' or baked goods unless they are from a real bakery & there is a terrific little bakery- right around the corner (in Carnarvon). Since we started paying attention to ingredients - there are always more than needed at the store, they need all that extra stuff to keep it sitting in a truck then onto the shelf... looking fresh.
Show yourself some love - leave all that stuff you do not need on the shelf.
Next... Storm bought me a gift, that actually makes me sick to my stomach every single time I use it, but I TRUST it is working - already! Can you guess what it might be???
Enjoy your scones!!
