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Naughty Rhubarb Scones

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Naughty Rhubarb Scones

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Rhubarb
  • A&M's Testing Notes: Jam and cream would take these scones over the edge in a wonderful way, but they are really delicious without too. These are moist, buttery and not too sweet, with tart bites of rhubarb...

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    Midge's Notes: My mom, who churned out many a tasty scone in her day, wasn't so hot on the idea of rhubarb in scones, "too tart, honey." Boy was she ever wrong. Rhubarb's tang is the perfect foil for the...

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Serves 12-16 scones

  1. Preheat oven to 425.

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  2. Slice rhubarb stalks 1/4 " thick. Toss with 3 tablespoons of the sugar.

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  3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in large bowl or bowl of food processor.

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  4. Cut butter into flour mixture by hand (or whiz with food processor) until butter is the size of small peas.

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  5. Blend in 1/4 cup of the sugar.

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  6. Blend in sliced rhubarb.

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  7. Blend in cream until a soft dough forms. (note: you may need to add more than 2/3 cup depending on the weather,etc.)

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  8. Transfer dough to floured surface and divide in half. To make triangular scones, flatten into 6-inch disks and cut each circle into 6-8 scones. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

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  9. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet and bake about 20 minutes or until reddish-brown on top.

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24 Comments on Naughty Rhubarb Scones

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These are delicious! And very easy to make. I didn't have heavy cream so I used sour cream and 2% milk. And I added a little cardamom. I think this is my new go-to brunch recipe!

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I used FF Half and Half instead of cream to save calories. I wound up with a pretty sticky mess, but I plopped them onto a baking sheet anyway. They taste ok, but I think I blended the rhubarb too finely, because I could barely taste it. I'll try again with less liquid and more fruit.

Dsc_4978 Reply

MMM...just made these - I didn't have quite enough cream so I added half and half to make up the difference. Delicious!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Thanks so much! I've been craving these lately myself. Milk works too, but I'm partial to the added fat ;)

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These are just delicious! They have become my "go to" scone recipe. (Lately, my "go to" breakfast on the go recipe as well...)

I started making them after getting some rhubarb in my CSA earlier this year and not knowing what to do with it. Since then, I've been substituting in other fruits and even other flours (I've exchanged up to 1.5 c whole wheat with great results). I have also had great luck with freezing them individually and then popping a few in the oven when needed. Thanks!!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Thanks so much kateteresa! So glad you like them. Nice to know that whole wheat works well.

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VERY GOOD! thank you for submitting this recipe :D

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

So glad you think so. Thanks!

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Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I had a surplus of rhubarb, so I decided to try out this recipe. Despite the fact that I have never made scones before, they turned out wonderfully. Thanks so much!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

That's great. So glad you liked them!

Img_7818 Reply

I love that you can see what recipes other people are viewing because that's how I stumbled across this one just now! Love rhubarb and scones but have never thought to put the two together. Can't wait to try these.

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Thanks EmilyC! Hope you like them!

Landing Reply

Made these and they were insanely delicious. My daughters loved them as a bed for vanilla ice cream with rhubarb compote drizzled over it (ah youth).

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Thanks! Must try them with ice cream. Bought ramps today to make your pesto..

Dscn2828 Reply

I made this today with a mix of white whole wheat flour and spelt flour. I used regular sugar (a little less) and chopped crystallized ginger. THey are tender and moist and delicious!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

I'm so glad you liked them! Love the crystallized ginger idea.

Img_1281 Reply

Midge, I made them and they are perfectly wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Thanks MIGirl!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

these look wonderful!!

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Yum!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

thanks! wish I could stop eating them now.

Dsc00426 Reply

that's a mighty fine-looking scone. love the blurb!

Img_1281 Reply

That looks delish, I think I will make them on Saturday morning.

Mrs Reply

that's gorgeous!! (and very naughty)

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