February Romance in the Tavern
Welcome to the tavern on this second day of February! Since I'm writing this post the day before, I won't know the report from Punxsutawney Phil and if he did or did not see his shadow. Regardless, the storm continues outside my den window.
I always think of February as the "chocolate" month. I make chocolate cakes, shortbread, cupcakes, and candy. Yet the recipe below is one my knight asks for around our anniversary (February 12th marks 41 years), so I thought to share my version. I don't believe the true Welsh Scones are made with cinnamon and nutmeg, but I could be wrong.
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Welsh Scones
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup vegetable shortening
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut up
½ cup raisins
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
Directions
1. Preheat a griddle over medium-low heat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. Add shortening and butter. Using a pastry blender or rub with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine small pieces.
4. Add raisins and toss.
5. Beat egg and milk with a fork. Pour into flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and give 12 kneads.
7. Cut dough into thirds and roll each into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges.
8. Place each wedge on your griddle and bake uncovered for 4-6 minutes on each side until medium brown.
9. Serve with jam and butter.
Skål!
