Griddle Scones

My Grandma made these scones to take to teas and for special occasions. Her friends begged for the recipe and she wouldn’t give. I think we should share gifts and these are a gift. Serve with butter, jam or cheese.

Original recipe makes 12 scones

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening or lard
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, or as needed

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    50 mins

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Cut in the shortening with a fork, pastry blender, or by pinching between your fingers. Make a well in the center, and pour in the corn syrup and buttermilk. Stir with a sturdy spoon to form a soft dough. Divide the dough in half, and pat out into 3/4 inch thick circles on a floured surface. Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
  2. Heat a griddle over medium heat, and grease lightly with cooking spray or oil. Cook scones on each side, then stand them on edge, and cook all three edges. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 248 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Fat: 9.2 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 5.3 g
Sodium: 210 mg