Sconed-Out

Ok, this is the last you'll hear of my scones people. Here is the recipe...I think it is a great basic recipe. From the past you know I have varied it with adding blueberries, apple, cinn&raisin, and lastly garlic and cheese. ANd in defense of the garlic and cheese, they were really great I think....needed a bit more cheese (about a cup) but really is good with soup (substitute cup of sugar with tbls sugar) But, I hope to see some pics of your scones soon on your blog. Forget waiting til' after Christmas...the recipe is all yours! I am moving on to Focacia!!!

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar (I like raw in mine)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional!)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in anything extra...Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom