For the flakiest scones, make sure your shortening and milk are very cold. You can even chill your dry ingredients beforehand! Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing develops the gluten and will result in tough scones. Mix just until everything comes together. Serve warm, preferably with butter and raspberry jam, for the full fair experience.
Fair Scones
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS84
Recreate the magic of the fair with these classic scones! Golden-brown and perfectly tender, they're begging for a slather of butter and sweet raspberry jam. A taste of nostalgia in every bite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol1 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium274 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat your oven to a blazing 450°F (230°C). (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)
03
StepCut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)
04
StepGently stir in the cold milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
05
StepTurn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, just until it comes together, about 1 minute. (1 minute)
06
StepDivide the dough into two equal portions. Pat or roll each portion into a 3/4-inch thick round. (3 minutes)
07
StepCut each round into 4 wedges. Arrange the wedges on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between each scone. (2 minutes)
08
StepBake in the preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
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Cierra Gulgowski
Jan 4, 2025Make sure your shortening is really cold – it makes a big difference in the texture.
Sylvia Muller
Jan 2, 2025Adding a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking gives them a nice sparkle and extra sweetness.
Lorenzo Kerluke
Dec 20, 2024These scones are seriously addictive!
Orland Pricemante
Dec 13, 2024Freezes well! I made a big batch and froze half for later.
Asia Oconnell
Nov 11, 2024So easy to make, and the taste is spot on. My kids devoured them!
Leanne Nitzsche
Sep 1, 2024These are amazing! Just like I remember from the fair.
Neil Labadie
Aug 16, 2024I’ve tried other recipes, but this one is the closest to the real deal.
Jaycee Ondricka
Aug 6, 2024I added a bit of vanilla extract to the dough, and it was a delicious addition.
Ellis Rempel
Aug 1, 2024My oven runs hot, so I only baked them for 12 minutes.