This week I did a little organizing in my kitchen, it’s amazing how many really cool things are rediscovered…almost like Christmas morning. You realize many of the things were actually part of a Christmas morning in the past. You get very excited to use them and hopefully, store them in a more convenient place to use in the future. Case in point, a scone pan. I love scones, I love to make scones but sadly, have not made them in a really long time. This Sunday I fixed the issue with some cranberry coconut scones. You have to try them!
The Usual Cast of Characters
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, plus extra for topping
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup full milk
½ tsp vanilla
milk for brushing on top
The Steps to Glory
Preheat your oven to 400˚F.
In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Using a pastry cutter, cut butter into flour mixture until fine crumbs form.
Transfer to mixer (this is optional)
Add milk and vanilla, mix until ragged (your mixture will be very dry).
Add cranberry and coconut
Spray your scone pan and press dough lightly into triangles or follow directions below if you don’t have a pan.
Another option: Pour mixture out onto a lightly floured work surface and bring together (gently, not to over mix). Pat and shape into a rectangle 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife cut the rectangle in half, and then cut into 5 triangles on each side (giving you 10 in total).
Place each triangle on your lined baking sheet approx. 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle the tops with more coconut.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned and scones have puffed and set in the middle.
Enjoy scones warm. They will last up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for longer life. They make an awesome breakfast!
Anyone else craving a healthy dose of cozy this weekend? Last week was difficult and overwhelming at times. Enough said. I really needed to turn off the news and turn on the familiar, comforting, cozy elements at home. I wanted to show you some of my favorite spots to settle and breathe. Did you find your cozy spot this week?
The perfect way to read the afternoon awayMy beautiful snowflake quilt makes me happy.This snowman makes me smile!I can watch the world go by through my front windowI could also watch the Princess roll by on her new skates
I always love the after Christmas feel of the house. It always seems like I magically gain space…until I rush to fill it back up in a few weeks. It always evokes a sense of calm for my eyes and mind after the Merry and Bright of the holiday season. Keeping a few elements of greenery and berries keeps it from appearing too sparse. It is also time to celebrate the quiet beauty of snow…and hopefully we actually get some this year! I hope you find some peace this week. Hopefully my home brings that peace a little closer.
Berries and pine cones bathed in morning light…what could be more strikingI know, Willow Tree doesn’t seem my style, most were gifts. The simple beauty captured my heart…I don’t need any more, however.We need some snow around here…we have an unused sled just waiting for action…for two years!An antique Japanese tea basket gives rustic beauty in the foyerThere is still some room for a little Christmas joy
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