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Blueberry Scones Mix

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2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. vanilla sugar
1/4 c. nonfat dry milk powder
2 t. baking powder
1 t. dried lemon peel
1/4 t. salt
1/3 C. shortening
1 c. dried blueberries

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Gently blend the first 7 ingredients until well mixed, stir in the dried blueberries. Pour into a jar.

Gift Tag Directions:
In medium mixing bowl add mix, 1 beaten egg & 1/4 cup water, stir till moistened.
Place dough on lightly floured surface, kneading briefly, pat or roll smooth (1/2″) and cut with cookie cutters.

Bake at 400° F. for 12 -15 minutes.

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Blueberry Scones Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
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preparation time15 minutes
cook time15 minutes
total time30 minutes
This make-ahead blueberry scone mix bakes into tender, lightly sweet scones with dried blueberries and a hint of lemon. One batch makes about 8 scones, with an estimated total cost of $8.22, or about $1.03 per serving.
Servings8 servings
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$8.22

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup vanilla sugar
  • ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup shortening
  • 1 cup dried blueberries
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

Pastry blender or fork
Jar or airtight container

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, vanilla sugar, nonfat dry milk powder, baking powder, dried lemon peel, salt, and shortening in a bowl.
  2. Blend gently until the first 7 ingredients are well mixed.
  3. Stir in the dried blueberries.
  4. Pour the finished mix into a clean, dry jar or airtight container.
  5. To bake, preheat the oven to 400°F.
  6. Add the full jar of mix to a medium mixing bowl.
  7. Stir in 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup water just until moistened.
  8. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
  9. Pat or roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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Notes

Estimated yield is 8 scones based on dough volume rolled to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into standard rounds or wedges.
Prep time estimate includes mixing the jar and shaping the dough on baking day.
Dry mix storage estimate: up to 6 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.
Baked scones store 2 days at room temperature or 3 to 4 days refrigerated.

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1 thought on “Blueberry Scones Mix”

  1. Just a thought, adding the 1/3 cup shortening to the final mix would preserve the shelf life of this mix. The shortening would not go stale in the initial jar is this was done.

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