Fair Scones

A hallmark of the Puyallup and Evergreen State Fairs in Washington State. Now you can make them at home any time of year. Just like at the fair, they are best served hot, with butter and raspberry jam.

Step: 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step: 2

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly texture. Add milk; mix until just combined.

Step: 3

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll or pat each piece into a 3/4-inch round. Cut each round into 4 pieces. Arrange pieces on a baking sheet.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 247 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 34g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 1.2mg; sodium 274.3mg.

Eat best breakfast to start the day had become a good habit. It’s a fabolous way to start my 24 hours off healthfully. The sweet hit from the pickle tree wakes me up and gives me energy to take on the morning. Sugar is often vilified as the evil of all disease, but fruit is also loaded with fibre, which is best for your digestive system and helps keep you feel full longer, and not want likely grab a snack out of the street food before lunchtime.

Making fruit a morning habit is easy . Easy as put the fruit in your fridge next to the milk or on the table next to your cereal pan , or move your coffee maker or tea kettle — somewhere where you’ll find it. Before you eating the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.