We’re baking from Abby Dodge’s book, The Weekend Baker. It’s full of ideas to help someone pressed for time do part of the baking in advance, or in this case, to have your own pre-made mix in the cupboard. Just add a few ingredients and pop homemade scones in the oven. Abby includes several flavor variations for the mix. I was tempted by the cranberry version, but I had a little piece of ginger in the fridge. So I used Alton Brown’s recipe for candied ginger and went with the ginger version.
Every time I mention an Alton Brown recipe, readers will comment and say what fans they are of his recipes. It’s the same with my family. It’s not just the recipes; it’s also his humor and wit. I just “liked” AB on facebook. It was interesting to read what he said about himself. I especially liked his statement of faith; he just seems like someone you’d like to know.
Now back to our recipe, the story doesn’t end here. My food blog postings have been infrequent as of late. As usual, for me and other bakers, that usually means that I’ve been dieting. Come to find out, counting calories and lots of exercise does work, even at my advanced age! 🙂 I wanted to participate in this challenge, but didn’t want to undo all of my efforts. Especially since the other person in our home is also dieting and has a lot more willpower than I do. So rather than making a big batch of scone mix, I made ONE scone. Crazy, I know.
I made 1/27 of the big batch, added a pinch of ground ginger and 2 teaspoons of my candied ginger. The result: one beautiful, delicious scone with a crisp crust and moist and tender inside. I couldn’t help but think it was a good thing I only made one; I could have easily eaten six for breakfast.
Ed also enjoyed his half of the scone. He pronounced it “delicioso.”
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
faithy
I am also a fan of Alton Brown! I love to watch his show! LOL! Your scones look wonderful. I didn’t make this month because nobody really eat breakfast at my home.. so no point making breakfast items!
Lois B
Faithy – this one scone made me think of your customer’s one cupcake order. 🙂
kitchen flavours
You only made ONE scone? You are amazing! But then you are right, these are so good that eating one is not enough, not if there are more than one! Great bake!
Janis
Yum ginger!! I think I’m going to try that flavor next time. Your scone browned quite nicely Lois! 🙂
Chelly
Wow what will power! Your one scone turned out beautiful!!!
Hanaâ
I’m a huge AB fan as well. Thanks to his shows I understand a lot about the science behind baking which I really enjoy (I know, I’m a geek!!). Your one scone looks perfect. Will have to try the ginger version next time (Yes! There WILL be a next time; this recipe is a keeper).
Lois B
We have a lot of house guests visiting this month. I will have to make a full batch when we have more mouths to feed. 🙂
Suzanne Eckhardt
Maybe you could run in place while you eat! Let me know if it works!!!
hanseata
Amazing will power indeed! And a very pretty “only child”….
Virginia Taylors
You are AWESOME!! I love your math skills that you could come up with 1/26th of a recipe. So amazing. The ONE scone is the best thing ever!! Can’t wait to tell my hubby who ate 3 straight from the oven.
Joy
Hi Lois!
I’m Joy from “Hot Oven, Warm Heart,” and I just became a member of ABC. I’m so happy to be a part of the group, and make some new blogging baker friends- hopefully you included. I love your blog’s name, by the way (I try to follow that as a motto).
Your single scone turned out great, and I think it’s hilarious that you cut the batch down to 1 (surprisingly to no ill effect). Was it easy to make the candied ginger? My favorite AB recipe is his hot cocoa mix…it gets my family through the cold New England winters. He is actually going to be on the upcoming season of “The Next Food Network Star.” Excited to see him in a different light, taking on the mentoring roll.
If you have a chance, I’d love it if you’d stop by and check out my scone(s) too- I made all 8, but 6 went straight into the freezer! Hope to hear from you soon. Have a great weekend!
Fondly,
Joy
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