Scone Virgin

I have a confession to make. I was a scone virgin.
 
No, really … I was. Up until a week ago, I’ve never made scones before. I’ve never even eaten a scone before. What a world I have been missing!
 
There are so many different kinds of scones. And different ways to pronounce it as well. Yet again, it’s another battle between the British and the Americans. The Brits pronounce it as “skon” like gone. Whereas, the Americans pronounce it as “s-cone” like own. Either way you say it, they’re still a versatile little biscuit. Click here to read more about the history on scones. Being so versatile, there’s sure to be a least 1 or 2 or more you can add to your recipe repertoire. 
 
You can make them sweet, like the Cranberry Orange Scones. Great with a cup of joe in the morning or when you have company over in the evening. This recipe is not overly sweet and can be changed to suit your family’s tastes. Switch out the orange for lemon or the cranberries for blueberries. For you chocolate lovers out there, skip the cranberries and orange all together. Throw chocolate chips into the mix and drizzle chocolate sauce on top. Or for you fellow Canadians out there…MAPLE! Add some maple syrup and walnuts to the mix & instead of water for the icing – use maple syrup! I bet it wont be long before you have a few favourites.
 
You can make them savory, like Bacon Cheddar Scones. Fabulous along side say maybe … a bowl of Creamy Clam Chowder. Make them bite-sized and serve them along with the Garlic & Parmesan version (coming soon) to make great hors d’oeurvres! Again, feel free to switch out different herbs & spices and customize them for your occasion.
 
Now, don’t get me wrong, scones do come with a reputation. Don’t Be Alarmed! Scones, like biscuits, have been known from time to time in a land far far away, to turn out like hockey pucks. Okay, triangle-shaped hockey pucks. The key to avoiding this is to simply not overmix your ingredients. Be gentle. Be tender. If you follow this one golden rule, you will guarantee yourself a fine and dandy scone.

So the next time you see an attractive, enticing scone in your local coffeeshop – go all the way!
Home, that is, and bake yourself a batch of these great versatile biscuits that your family will love.

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