A scone is a quick bread that is usually made with baking powder, flour, butter, milk, and sugar. They can be either sweet or savory, and are often served with tea or coffee.
1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, soda, salt and powder. Use only 1/2 tsp salt at this time. Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center.
2. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and egg yolk; add all at once to flour mixture. With a fork, stir till combined (note, this mixture may seem a little dry).
3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead the dough, by gently folding and pressing for 10-12 strokes or till nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into a 7 inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges.
4. Arrange wedges on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Brush with egg white. Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes or till lightly brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Per serving: 165 cal
VARIATIONS:
Dried Cherry Scones: In a small bowl, pour enough water over 1/2 cup snipped dired sweet cherries or raisins to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes, drain well. Prepare scones as directed, except toss the drained cherries and 1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel into the margarine-flour mixture before adding the sour cream mixture. Continue as directed, except omit the egg white for brushing. To glaze the baked scones, in a small mixing bowl, sitr together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 T orange juice, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla. Stir in more orange juice, 1 tsp at a time, till of a drizzling consistency. Driz- zle atop warm scones.