lemon blueberry scones

So, I realize that it's Fathers Day and I should be somewhere eating steak with my daddy. You should know, though, that I am a good daughter and I called my dad just now. Take that. As for the steak-eating, he's doing that in Portland, taken care of by my lovely mom, and I am here, telling you about these scones. C'est la vie when you move out of the country.

I've made these scones about umpteen-jillion times now... for showers, brunches, or just for myself when I have a craving for a buttery pastry. They are delicate yet flavorful, not too sweet, and bake up quite quickly. Be prepared to make a bit of a mess (if ever there was a time to use your silicone baking mat, this is it) but know that it will be worth it.

I took these to a bridal shower tea party yesterday and they were well-loved! I make them with soy milk, which leaves them a bit lighter and fluffier than typical scones (which I happen to love), but if you're into a richer, creamier texture to your scones, by all means use the heavy cream that is called for. I'll leave the choice up to you.

 

Happy Father's Day! What did you do for your daddy today?

strawberry oat scones

Dear April 1st,

I am not impressed. I had big plans for you. Plans that included a trip to the nursery, some time digging in the spot which will one day be my veggie garden, iced coffee and sunglasses. Instead, you gave me spooky dark clouds and rain. I do not thank you. Please try harder next year.

xoxo, Katie

You'd think that after all this time I would have learned NOT to trust the iPhone weather app. Accuracy is not it's forte. So when I woke up to this dark and rainy day, a sick, sick April Fools joke of the cosmos, I knew some kind of baked good would be happening in my kitchen as a bit of redemption. What's better than warm scones from the oven on a lazy morning? I'll tell you. Warm scones with oats and a hint of spring strawberry. You heard me. You should make these, now, and when you've eaten more than half of them yourself, as we did, you should give at least two away. Like we did. Consider it your good deed of the day.

These would also be delightful with other fruit, like peaches, or maybe even apple and a little cinnamon. The strawberries in my fridge were begging to be mashed and put into a scone so I let them have their way.  Scones are very versatile, so use your imagination!