Puyallup Fair Scones Fisher Scones Recipes

PUYALLUP FAIR SCONES (FISHER SCONES)

Steps:

• Sift and measure the flour.
• Re-sift with other dry ingredients.
• Work shortening into dry ingredients with the fingers.
• Add rasinins to flour-fat mixture and mix thoroughly (you may omit raisins).
• Add milk to mixture. (If you are omitting the raisins, add another 2 Tablespoons of milk).
• Turn out on to a floured board and divide into two equal pieces.
• Roll or pat each into a round and to the thickness of biscuits (3/4 inch to a full inch).
• Cut into wedge shaped pieces like a pie and bake about 15 minutes at 450 degrees on an ungreased baking sheet.
• To serve like they do at the fair; split open but do not cut clear through. Fill with jam and close.
• Eat and enjoy!

FAIR SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly texture. Add milk; mix until just combined.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll or pat each piece into a 3/4-inch round. Cut each round into 4 pieces. Arrange pieces on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

FAIR SCONES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cornstarch and sugar. Using the large portion of a cheese grater, grate in the cold butter. Using your hands, quickly work the butter into the flour for about 1 minute, being careful not to overwork.
• 3. Add the vanilla and milk and stir gently with a wooden spoon just until it holds together. Sprinkle some flour onto a flat work surface and empty the dough out onto it. Sprinkle the top with flour and gently work into a ball. Divide in half.
• 4. With one half pat into a circle about 1/2-3/4-inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut in half then cut each half into 3 wedges, making 6 pie shape wedges per circle. Repeat with the other half of the dough, making a total of 12 wedges. Place all on prepared baking sheet.
• 5. Bake 12-15 minutes, just until lightly browned, being careful not to overcook. Split each scone halfway through and add butter and raspberry jam or preserves.

MRS. G'S FAIR SCONES

Steps:

• Sift and measure the flour.
• Re-sift with other dry ingredients.
• Work shortening & butter into dry ingredients with the fingers.
• Add raisins to flour-fat mixture and mix thoroughly (you may omit raisins).
• Add milk to mixture. (If you are omitting the raisins, add another 2 Tablespoons of milk).
• Turn out on to a floured board and divide into two equal pieces.
• Roll or pat each into a round and to the thickness of biscuits (3/4 inch to a full inch).
• Cut into wedge shaped pieces like a pie and bake about 15 minutes at 450 degrees on an ungreased baking sheet.
• To serve like they do at the fair; split open but do not cut clear through. Fill with jam and close.