Blackberry Patch Reunion Tea

2017 New twist for our family reunion, unstuffy tea.  This year we will serve the regular foods brought to a reunion, plus tea, scones, special loaf breads, cookies, cakes & candies, everything tea!  Serving tea is a wonderful way to catch up with your family or enjoy and intimate gathering of close friends.  If you enjoy a particular tea and scone pairing as we do, we'd love to know your favorites.  Fruit scones are perfect with traditional condiments.

 Delicious Reunion Scone

 2 1/2 cups Bisquick
1/4    cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4   cup chopped walnuts
1/2    cup sour cream
1/4    cup butter, melted
1         egg, beaten
1 tsp grated lemon peel (optional)

 Directions:
Combine Bisquick, sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.  Stir in sour cream, 3 Tbsp. butter, the egg and peel.  Mix quickly and gently to form dough.

 Knead:  Gently 8 to 10 times on floured surface.  Pat into 6" circle and cut into 8 wedges.  Brush with remainder of butter; sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon.

 BAKE:  On ungreased baking sheet in 425 degree oven 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Tip:  All you ever need is one scone recipe.  You can pair any combination of nuts, fruits and spices for delicious scones.

 



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