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Company scones fast:

Preheat Oven.
Cook at 375-400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cake or Biscotti pan
Prepare 8"-9" pan for baking. 		Lasagna pan
Prepare 13" x 9" for baking.		 Procedure
Cooking parchment is best. PAM or similar spray is also good.
These instructions assume you have a Pyrex or similar large measuring cup/bowl with cup markings. You can, of course, use any combination of measuring cups.

In order to allow the delicate spices to shine, all-purpose flour, is recommended. Bread flour can be used but a very light touch is needed to maintain texture.

In a 4-cup Pyrex or similar:
  • 2 eggs
  • Fill to 2-cup mark with heavy cream.
In a 4-cup Pyrex or similar:
  • 3 eggs
  • Fill to 3-cup mark with heavy cream.
You can substitute evaporated milk or mixture of dairy products (sour cream / cream cheese / yogurt diluted with a bit of milk).
Add to liquid:
  • 2 t cardamon, ground
  • 1 t anise seed
  • You can also add fennel seed or poppy seeds.
  • Add a large handful of chopped dry fruit if desired.
Add to liquid:
  • 1 T cardamon, ground
  • 1/2 T anise seed
  • You can also add fennel seed or poppy seeds.
  • Add a large handful of chopped dry fruit if desired.
Stir gently.
In a 4-cup measure:
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1/2 c buttermilk powder
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1 T baking powder
  • Top off with flour.
In a 6-cup measure:
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 3/4 c buttermilk powder
  • 1/2 Tbaking soda
  • 1.5 T baking powder
  • Top off with flour.
Sift dry ingredients into large bowl and make an indentation in the middle.

Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir briefly while liquid is absorbed. Let sit for one minute to absorb.

Divide dough into 8 parts. Divide dough into 12 parts.

Traditionalists roll the dough to 1/2-inch thick, cut into 3-inch rounds, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.

Others use a cast iron pan with wedge dividers.

Me: shape into balls, gently and briefly. Use floured hands or roll in a plate of flour to prevent sticking while shaping.

Place in pan. Don't worry about gaps - they fill in as scones bake.

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