Comments on: dreamy cream scones http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:06:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1523461 Sarah Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:17:37 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1523461 Just made these with nearly a cup of fresh blueberries and some crystallized ginger - wow! Thanks for a great recipe - one that's likely delicious as written and a great base for heading off into uncharted territory. It took longer than usual to put my daughter to sleep tonight, and the scone that was waiting for me when she was finally asleep was a terrific reward. Just made these with nearly a cup of fresh blueberries and some crystallized ginger – wow! Thanks for a great recipe – one that’s likely delicious as written and a great base for heading off into uncharted territory. It took longer than usual to put my daughter to sleep tonight, and the scone that was waiting for me when she was finally asleep was a terrific reward.

]]> By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1515119 deb Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:06:13 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1515119 I don't think it will make the dough too wet if you drain them after you plump them. I regularly make these scones with fresh berries and have no problems. I don’t think it will make the dough too wet if you drain them after you plump them. I regularly make these scones with fresh berries and have no problems.

]]> By: Kathleen B http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1515053 Kathleen B Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:35:37 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1515053 Sorry to comment on a post that is over five years old (!!!) but I have a question of dough wetness. Are the currants/cranberries dried or fresh? I have some dried black currants and was thinking of soaking them in some brandy to plump up before I make these. Would that make the dough too wet? Sorry to comment on a post that is over five years old (!!!) but I have a question of dough wetness. Are the currants/cranberries dried or fresh? I have some dried black currants and was thinking of soaking them in some brandy to plump up before I make these. Would that make the dough too wet?

]]> By: Amanda http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1431218 Amanda Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:30:06 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1431218 I have made these scones at least a dozen times now (best way I know to use up extra cream before it expires by using other stuff I already have in the cupboard), and they always turn out perfect. My favorite variation is to use 3/4 cup peeled diced apple instead of currants. I also add in a couple pinches of nutmeg and a generous heaping teaspoon of cinnamon. When I've formed the individual scones out of the dough, I dip the top and sides in brown sugar (brushing off any excess) before baking. So yummy! I have made these scones at least a dozen times now (best way I know to use up extra cream before it expires by using other stuff I already have in the cupboard), and they always turn out perfect.

My favorite variation is to use 3/4 cup peeled diced apple instead of currants. I also add in a couple pinches of nutmeg and a generous heaping teaspoon of cinnamon. When I’ve formed the individual scones out of the dough, I dip the top and sides in brown sugar (brushing off any excess) before baking. So yummy!

]]> By: Virginia http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1416828 Virginia Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:18:17 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1416828 I made these tonight using tart dried cherries. Soooooo good. What a simple and wonderful recipe. I'll be using this one for years to come! I was looking for a great scone recipe. Here it is. Thank you! I made these tonight using tart dried cherries. Soooooo good. What a simple and wonderful recipe. I’ll be using this one for years to come! I was looking for a great scone recipe. Here it is. Thank you!

]]> By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1412059 deb Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:24:19 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1412059 Chris -- If you like a firmer scone, you might like <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/03/oat-and-maple-syrup-scones/" rel="nofollow">these</a>. Chris — If you like a firmer scone, you might like these.

]]> By: Chris http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1407267 Chris Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:12:19 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1407267 made these today -I substituted buttermilk for the cream. thought they were too moist for me cause I like a dry scone. will try the north fork ones next. always searching for the perfect scone. oh, and i put fresh blueberries in them too-no wonder they were so moist. made these today -I substituted buttermilk for the cream. thought they were too moist for me cause I like a dry scone. will try the north fork ones next. always searching for the perfect scone. oh, and i put fresh blueberries in them too-no wonder they were so moist.

]]> By: Paige http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1360051 Paige Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:06:34 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1360051 Thank you so much for making holiday baking a breeze! I added a teaspoon of orange zest to these scones for Christmas day breakfast and your vanilla roasted pears for a light dessert. It all turned out amazing! Thank you so much for making holiday baking a breeze! I added a teaspoon of orange zest to these scones for Christmas day breakfast and your vanilla roasted pears for a light dessert. It all turned out amazing!

]]> By: Shelly http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1309802 Shelly Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:10:23 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1309802 I make these to take to work in the mornings and have a few varieties ... cheese and chive (cutting back on the sugar to 2 tbsp), blueberry etc. .. I make them the night before, cut them, put them into the fridge and in the morning I pop them into the oven to bake, they turn out fantastic each time I make these to take to work in the mornings and have a few varieties … cheese and chive (cutting back on the sugar to 2 tbsp), blueberry etc. .. I make them the night before, cut them, put them into the fridge and in the morning I pop them into the oven to bake, they turn out fantastic each time

]]> By: Samantha http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone/#comment-1281414 Samantha Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:59:28 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/dream-a-little-dream-of-scone#comment-1281414 I used half heavy cream and half light cream in this and it was 100% delicious. I think it would be just as delicious with all light cream or even half light cream and half whole milk (you know, to make it a tiny bit less bad for you). All in all: yum! I used half heavy cream and half light cream in this and it was 100% delicious. I think it would be just as delicious with all light cream or even half light cream and half whole milk (you know, to make it a tiny bit less bad for you). All in all: yum!

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