Breakfast for 18
Lemon Cranberry Scones
These tender lemon cranberry scones mix with sour cream, shape into wedges, and bake briefly until lightly golden.
$1.33for 4 servings
$0.33 per serving$1.33 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Cranberry sauce$0.12/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaFlourSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 large lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the butter, then stir in the cranberries and lemon zest.
- Whisk the egg and sour cream together, add them to the flour mixture, and stir until dough forms.
- Pat the dough into two 1-inch-thick rounds, cut each into nine wedges, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, then cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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