Oat, Maple, and Blueberry Scones

I've really been into scones lately. I used to view scones as very time consuming and not worth the trouble, but boy was I wrong! Scones are so versatile! This original recipe only called for maple syrup and quick oats, but instead I used steel cut oats and blueberries and they turned out great! You could also substitute the blueberries for anything you have on hand, even raisins.

Oat, Maple Syrup, and Blueberry Scones

Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen

1 3/4 C All-Purpose flour, plus extra for dusting surface
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup steel cut oats
1 very heaped tablespoon baking powder
1 very heaped tablespoon superfine (caster) or granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Scant 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
1 cup blueberries
1 egg, beaten (for glaze)

Jalapeño Cheddar Scones

I have a new love for scones ever since I tried the dreamy cream scones the other morning. While those are still my favorite, other members of my family prefer this recipe. My folks are spicy jalapeño fans. While I was up in Tennessee, my Aunt Jil gave me a few of her jalapeños from her jalapeño plant. There is nothing like fresh jalapeños. I halved this recipe but used one and a half jalapeños instead of just one. The jalapeños and the cheddar cheese gave these scones a wonderful flare and really hit the spot this morning when my taste buds were looking for something a little bit different.

What you'll need:
(if you half the recipe, use more than 1 jalapeño to give it more of a kick)
(*****It would be wise to wear gloves while dicing the jalapeños.)

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 eggs, divided
1/4 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 small jalapeños, minced

Cream Scones

I USED to not be a big fan of scones, but after the description Smitten Kitchen gave, it was hard to resist these. So what was it about these that made them oh-so-delicious? The heavy cream. What have I been missing out on all of these years?!?!

These are the best scones I've ever eaten. Period.

Dreamy Cream Scones
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen
Makes about 24 scones

Ingredients:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled, unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup currants (or dried/fresh fruit of choice)
1 cup heavy cream