Cinnamon Scones Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1 egg; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; For dusting; sugar; cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg
4 teaspoons cinnamon
For dusting
sugar
cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2
Spray two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
3
Combine sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl.
4
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt in another bowl.
5
Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6
Combine egg with sour cream mixture, add cinnamon.
7
Gently stir into flour mixture until moistened.
8
IMPORTANT: knead dough briefly, no more than 10 times.
9
Divide dough into two, place on baking sheet and pat into 3/4 inch thickness.
10
Cut each round into 6 wedge-shaped pieces.
11
Move scones so they are not touching (at least 3 inches), dust with sugar and cinnamon.
12
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon Scones

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