Scone mixes are incredibly versatile and often overlooked in the kitchen, but there are so many creative ways to use a scone mix.
While scones themselves are a delightful treat, you can do so much more with that scone mix than you might realize.
If you haven't tried our scone mixes, you've got to get the Lemon Blueberry Scone Mix and the Cranberry Orange Scone Mix today and give them a try.
With a little creativity, you can transform your scone mix into a variety of delicious dishes. In this blog post, we'll explore five creative ways to use scone mix, from quick bread to muffins, coffee cake, pancakes, and waffles, your scone mix can be transformed into a variety of delicious dishes.
Scone Mix Quick Bread
Creating a delicious quick bread has never been easier. You can use your favorite scone mix to make a delightful loaf that's perfect for those times when you're craving freshly baked bread but don't have the time for yeast to do its magic. Here's a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients
For the batter:
3 cups Lehi Mills scone mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
For the Streusel:
1/4 cup Lehi Mills Peacock all purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon heavy cream
For the Glaze:
Follow directions on the bag according to which scone mix you are using
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until just combined.
Place the batter into a greased bread pan.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm quick bread.
Allow the quick bread to cool before slicing and serving.
Scone Mix Muffins
Scone mix can be easily transformed into fluffy, flavorful muffins. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack. Here's a quick muffin recipe to try:
Here's how to make them:
Ingredients
4 cups Lehi Mills scone mix
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups milk
2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine the scone mix, sugar and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the oil, milk, and egg.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool before enjoying.
To add more flavor to your muffins, add the streusel from the quick bread recipe and follow the instructions for the glaze on the package.
Scone Mix Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is a wonderful addition to your morning routine or a delightful treat for your afternoon. With scone mix, you can whip up a delicious coffee cake in no time. Here's a recipe:
Ingredients
2 cups scone mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
For the streusel topping:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, and cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a square baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the scone mix and sugar.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and egg.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until just combined.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top.
Add the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the streusel.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Scone Mix Pancakes
Pancakes are a breakfast classic, and you can give them a delightful twist by using scone mix. Here's a simple recipe for scone mix pancakes:
Ingredients
2 cups scone mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the scone mix, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease it with butter or oil.
Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
Serve with your favorite pancake toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Scone Mix Waffles
Waffles made with scone mix are a delightful variation on traditional waffles. They are slightly denser and have a wonderful, buttery flavor. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients
1 1/2 C Scone mix
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a mixing bowl, combine the scone mix, milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until just combined.
Grease the waffle iron with a small amount of cooking spray or butter.
Pour the scone mix batter onto the preheated waffle iron.
Close the waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker's instructions until the waffles are golden and crisp.
Serve your scone mix waffles with toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of honey.
Scone mix is a versatile ingredient that can be used in various creative ways beyond traditional scones. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bread, muffins, coffee cake, pancakes, or waffles, you can use scone mix as a shortcut to delicious baked goods. These recipes are perfect for those times when you want to whip up something special with minimal effort. So, the next time you reach for that scone mix, don't limit yourself to traditional scones – get creative and try one of these delightful alternatives. Your taste buds will thank you!
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