Mixed Berry Scones

My parents left this past weekend and it has been gloomy these 3 days.It took longer for me to convince them to come over than their stay with me.When my dad came 2 years ago, he was determined not to come back as he always felt they are dependent on us for everything when they were here.So,it took longer than expected to bring him here.With mom, it was not as difficult.You know how moms are!
As a child I never realized the sacrifices my parents (for that matter, any parent) had to make.Now, I do really appreciate all that they have done but sometimes I wonder if I should have had that realization early on!
I like to go to airports to pick up some one, not to drop off.Even when I drop off some one not so close, I almost end up with tears in my eyes.My guess- it is the location that might be the problem!As my parents went in, my childhood memories flooded my mind while I was wandering restlessly outside.I always wish/ed, US was closer to India or it takes only a few hours and not a day to go to India, not to forget all the tight airline regulations.
All in all, I had some great time with them although it was a short trip and I was hoping for it to not end!

Recipe adapted from Ina's strawberry scones
(Makes 14 to 16 scones)

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4 cups + 1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp sugar + extra for sprinkling
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
3/4 lb cold unsalted butter, diced
4 extra large eggs, lightly
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup mixed berries( or berries of your choice)
1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water or milk for egg wash

  • Preheat oven to 400F.Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder and sugar
  • Blend cold butter at lowest speed and mix until pea sized pieces
  • Mix eggs and cream and combine with the flour butter mixture
  • Add berries to this mixture.If the dough is too wet. add some flour to it and roll the dough in to about 3/4 inch thick
  • Cut into triangle shaped pieces and place it on the baking sheet.
  • Brush with egg wash
  • Sprinkle with sugar and bake it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Aparna of My diverse kitchen is hosting this month's Monthly Mingle, started by Meeta and the scones go to the tea time there!

38 comments:

Vrinda said...

Wow..Superb,haven't tried scones yet,great clicks Shri...

Tina said...

Nice click...so tempting.

Preeti Kashyap said...

awesome click and yummy!

Nandinis food said...

Wow! Scones are exquisite and gobbleworthy! You've an awesome blog with cool snaps!
It also happens to me too and I feel sad when somebody leaves...

Unknown said...

Beautiful scones, nice click..

ST said...

Scones look mouthwatering Shri:)

chef and her kitchen said...

Donwory gal,it happens with evryone...we will get used to this slowly..
and coming to scones they look really good..

Rush said...

cool, yeah i see the pics are enlarged..loved the first one.
scones, have never tried...u make me feel like trying now!!

Rush said...

loved the new template..lekin one things missing...the main logo picture..its blank..please post a cute one!!

Sushma Mallya said...

looks superb shri...loved the new outlook of ur blog too...

Rush said...

hey, i see the project Tulsi banner...awesome my friend...currently working on an exclusive webpage for Project Tulsi..will give u the link then..(((big bear hugs)))))

Aparna Balasubramanian said...

I guess if you start thinking about the next time you'd meet them, you'll feel better.:)

Your scones are indded perfect for High Tea. Thanks for joining us.

kittymatti said...

Im drooling here! Wish i could grab that plate:) yumm yumm

Priya Suresh said...

Awesome scones Shri..beautiful click!

RV @ Food for 7 Stages said...

scones look yummy.... feel like grabbing one..

Abhilash said...

I like this new theme of the blog and this dish looks awsome.

Raje said...

Perfect bake Shri! Never made these. Yours look great. I must give these a try.

Padma said...

Lovely scones Shri... and ur new template looks good...

Home Cooked Oriya Food said...

My mom left this weekend too and I am in the same state, sad and listless... I wish US was closer, it is such a pain for them to visit us....
Lovely scones must have lifted your spirits...

Sanghi said...

Wow.. yummmy..! Nice blog..! thanks for visiting mine.. I'm following you!!

Mythreyi Dilip said...

Never tried scones, looks great! Very nice click, should give it a try!

Gita Jaishankar said...

I too used to feel the same way when I come back to US from India...cheer up dear...the next visit will come before you know it :) Lovely and delicious scones...looks perfect!

Sandhya Hariharan said...

Wonderful Shri... Never tried scones before... .Will bookmark your page to try em....

New here.... Thank you for dropping by my blog..

s said...

hearwarming post..made me miss my parents so much...its only when we become parents that we realise how much it takes and how much they have done....
Great scones too...

Nazarina A said...

Cheers to our parents!!!These scones gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling YUM!

Sreelekha Sumesh said...

Hi Shri,

First time here.U got a wonderful blog..following u..

Hb said...

Just happened to be on your blog. Scones, umm delishh!

chow and chatter said...

great scones I feel for you my parents are in the UK and my hubby's parents in India its tough my mum in law left recently back to India I miss her Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Hi, I know what you feel...I'm in a similar situation. Thank God for Skype though... i talk to my mom almost everyday... have'nt seen my mom since she was here for the birth of my 2nd daughter last March... MISS HER !

Your scones are lovely...!

Srikitchen said...

looks delicious!
do visit my blog when u find time!

Soma said...

very droolworthy. Of all the baked snacks I love scones the most, esp. the fruity ones.

Uma said...

yummy scones!! Too tempting!! Your blog's new look is so beautiful.

lubnakarim06 said...

Wow...that's an yum recipe for scones...they look delectable...love the new look of your blog....

Preeti Kashyap said...

ahhh...dont feel sad..i feel the same way when my folks leave....but thats life...so cheer up! Scones look lovely!

Shri said...

Thanks, Vrinda, Tina, Preeti,Nandini,A2Z, Sireesha,Prathibha.

Rush-Thanks!Will do the logo soon:D

Thanks Aparna!

Priya, Kittymatti,Priya,RV,Abhilash,Raje,
Padma

I know Somoo-I wish , always wish US is just next door to India.

Thanks Sanghi and I follow you too!

Thanks Mye, Gita, Sandhya

I know s-you will realise only when you have kids.That is so true!

Shri said...

Thanks Nazarina!

Thanks Sreelekha!Welcome here and hope to see you more often:)

Thanks Chow and Chatter,Hb

Thanks Nat!I don;t have skype:((I shud get it soon!

Srilekha-Thanks

Soma-Sure they are!

Uma-Thanks Uma

Thanks KF, Preeti!

Sonu said...

Hey Shri, don't feel down dear...life must goes on! Be happy always.:)
Did you change your blog layout? It really look fresh and beautiful. ummm...Scones! hungry now. :)

Unknown said...

perfect tea time snack looks great dear.BTW nice tamplate looks cool.

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