Snack

Mare's Scone base is for Snack.

Mare's Scone base takes several minutes to prepare.

Mare's Scone base takes 16 minutes to cook.

Mare's Scone base makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Mare's Scone base are:

3 1/2 c flour (I use "wholewheat and bran")
1/2 cup sugar (I use splenda)
2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening ( I use canola oil)
2 eggs and enough buttermilk to make 1 3/4 cups (I use regular 1% milk and add a little lemon juice to sour milk)

Here is how you make Mare's Scone base:

Mix all together and drop in blobs just smaller than your fist onto baking sheets.Bake at 375 degrees for 16 minutes (I actually prefer to bake at 350 degrees for about the same time).They will be a golden brown when ready (not dark) Note - really nice with dried cranberries and/or raisinsOr - add some diced ham and a little shredded cheddar (omit the sugar if you do this).The recipe nutritional count includes Craisins so you will need to adjust for ham and cheese scones.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SALASALABEY.

The nutritional information for Mare's Scone base is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 189.1

• Total Fat: 8.2 g
• Cholesterol: 27.9 mg
• Sodium: 231.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 5.2 g