Wednesday WOW Recipe – Mama Kiki’s Scones

OK, I don’t think last Wednesday’s WOW recipe WOW’d anyone:)) I have received lots of requests for my scone recipe. It’s been pointed out to me that I talk ALOT about scones!!! I have no idea why these tiny doughy cakes make me soooo happy, but they do!! My hubby dubbed me Queen of scones & my nickname is Kiki…hence the name of my yummy scones. In all honestly, its a horrible addiction & its why I’ve gained a few extra pounds since Zoie girl came home:)) I’m working on Scone AA, but its a slow healing process. I did NOT create this scone recipe…it’s not my original, but I have added a few key ingredients that have made them perfection. I make 4 kinds… the lazy ball chocolate chip scone, the “cut out” shape scone with sugar cinnamon sprinkle, the seasonal scone (fruits & nuts) and plain Jane. Scones are SO EASY to make & they will impress your family & friends at any occasion. My kid’s friends beg to let them spend the night Friday cuz they know my Saturday Scones will be waiting for them when they wake up:)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup white sugar (i use Splenda mix)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (omit if using the sugar/cinn. sprinkle)
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 tablespoons milk (add more if too dry)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl (I use my Kitchenaid mixer) whisk together all the ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in the chocolate chips. Mix in the orange juice. I add the milk at the end to form a soft dough.
3. Lazy Chocolate Chip Ball– roll with hands into little balls whatever size you want:)
   
4. Sweet Shapes- turn out the dough on a floured surface. Pat or roll into a 9 inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. With a fun cookie cutter-any shape, cut out 12 scones, pushing the dough scraps together for the last few, if necessary. Spray w/ Pam & sprinkle sugar & cinnamon. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.
5. Seasonal– add dried fruits, candies & nuts if you like.
6. Plain Jane- Don’t add anything extra. Top with butter & jam to eat.
   
7. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Do not overbake-they will keep baking as they cool. Move to wire racks to cool.

Bake at your own risk…. there is NO return!!! xoxo

SWEET SHAPES…top with sugar & cinnamon