Snickerdoodle Scones.

I love scones!
But I've always been intimidated to make them, they seemed difficult for some reason.
Until I found this recipe!

They couldn't be easier!
They are light, tender, perfect scones!
And they taste just like one of my favorite cookies!
Snickerdoodles!
whats not to love??

Not too sweet. Not at all dry or crumbly.
Just perfect!
Try em!
You'll be glad you did!

Snickerdoodle Scones

SERVES 8

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cinnamon chips. (optional)
  
• additional cinnamon sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Combine sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt in another bowl.
5. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. (I used my food processor)
   
6. Combine egg with sour cream mixture. Add cinnamon.
7. Gently stir into flour mixture until moist.
8. Place on baking sheet and pat into a 3/4 inch thick circle.
9. Cut into 8 wedge shaped pieces. Move slightly so they are not touching.
10. Dust with cinnamon-sugar.
11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
12. I also combined 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. and a little water to make a glaze to drizzle over them. YUMMY!
    

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Look at Those Buns!!! (Homemade Hotdog & Hamburger Buns)

Two days ago, when I posted my Case Study in Wienerology,
I expected to be contacted about my groundbreaking new technique for getting inside the human psyche.
Perhaps I would be published in some wonderfully intelligent medical journal.
Maybe even be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!!

But... Nooooo
Everyone just wanted my bun recipe

ok fine!
here is recipe #1...
You can even use your breadmaker!!
It couldn't be easier!


Look at Those Buns!!
Homemade Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
(using a Bread Maker)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups milk, slightly warmed
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
(hamburger buns, if you want hot dog buns. cut 'em to that shape)

1. Place all ingredients in pan of bread machine, according to manufacturer's directions.
2. Select dough setting.
3. When cycle is complete, turn out onto floured surface.
4. Cut dough in half and roll each half out to a 1" thick circle.
5. Cut each half into six 3 1/2" rounds with inverted glass as a cutter.
6. Place on greased baking sheet far apart and brush with melted butter.
7. Cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour.
8. Bake at 350° for 9 minutes.
   Note: Oven temperatures vary so check after 9 minutes to see if done.
   

**TIP** My neighbor's took 20 minutes to be done... so it really does depend on your oven, just watch 'em.

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