Scrumptious Scones

Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream
1 tsp baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup butter
1 egg

Directions:

Combine the sour cream and baking soda in a 2 cup bowl or measuring cup. The mixture expands so it needs extra space. Set it aside.
Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients using a pastry blender until mixture resembles course cornmeal. Add sour cream mixture and egg.
Mix until a soft dough forms - use your hands if necessary.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it a few times. Then pat or roll it until 1 inch thick. Cut into circles or into triangles with a pizza cutter.
Place scones 2" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Glaze if desired
Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown.
Makes 8-14 depending on the size of your scones.

GLAZE:
Ingredients:

1 egg
1 tbsp whipping cream

Directions:

Mix together the egg and cream. Brush on top of unbaked scones and bake as directed. Sprinkle cooked scones with powdered sugar. Set oven to broil, leaving oven rack in center position. Put the pan in the oven, keeping door open, and watch closely. Sugar takes 30-90 seconds to turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and serve while still warm.
If you want to freeze them: Bake them as directed. When cool, put in zip-top plastic bag - removing as much air as possible. To defrost, remove from freezer and let thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Can reheat in microwave. 

Happy Baking!

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