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Just a scones throw away

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       I live just a scones throw away from Delaware, Ohio. In the summer time, on Saturdays, the city has a farmers market on the downtown streets. This year there seems to be an abundance of bakers attending. This is not a bad thing but unfortunately most of the times that I have been there, my favorite baker has not. "Sugar Mama" makes the best sugar cookies I have ever had.
      One time when she had already sold out of sugar cookies, I tried a Lemon Scone. It was the first scone I had ever had. And it was really awesome. Even though that was a few years back, I decided I would try to make some scones to see if I could make something that was close to that first. I looked through a few cookbooks and on Youtube and started making scones. Now a couple of weeks later and a few pounds heavier I can't say I have matched "Sugar Mama". I have made some good scones and didn't just make lemon. I made lemon cherry, raisin and others. My favorites so far are, Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Scones from Laura Vitales' book Laura in the Kitchen. And from Average Betty's Youtube video, Buttermilk Blueberry Scones. I made two versions of the Buttermilk Blueberry Scones. The second I added dried cherries instead of blueberries. I liked my cherry version the best. Still I don't believe these matched that first scone.
      I won't give up because my scones are pretty good, just not as good as "Sugar Mama" makes. Maybe she would consider giving me some lessons? Maybe on the sugar cookies also! Sugar Mama ? In the mean time, if you see her selling her bake goods anywhere, please give them a try. You won't be disappointed!



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  1. UnknownAugust 18, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    I've had these scones, worth every calorie!! Rex let's make these again this week!!

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