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SconesEasy
Published 2007
Scone dough, like biscuit dough, is similar to pie dough except that it has more liquid, a leavening agent, and is lightly sweetened. This basic recipe can be adapted to incorporate nearly any kind of dried fruit.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed. Put the butter slices on top of the flour mixture, and then cut through the mixture with a pastry blender until the butter is about the size of peas. Add the