When I saw this week's Tuesdays with Dorie pick, I was so excited! I've been making googly eyes at these scones ever since I bought Dorie's book. Almonds and I are pretty tight. I know I can always turn to them if I think a recipe needs a little pick-me-up. So when almonds actually get to take center stage in a recipe, I'm in the front row, ready to give a standing ovation. And if ever a scone recipe deserves a round of applause, it's this one! I'm not a huge scone fan, and I don't know many scone fans, which is why I don't make them very often. But, based on this recipe, maybe I should start baking these coffee/tea companions more often.
Even if you're not that into scones, I think you'll fall in love with these. They contain an almondy triple threat in the form of ground almonds, almond extract, and toasted sliced almonds. Plus they're so soft and crumbly, it's almost like eating the center of a moist cake. For the recipe, please visit Mike's blog. Thanks, Mike!
Even if you're not that into scones, I think you'll fall in love with these. They contain an almondy triple threat in the form of ground almonds, almond extract, and toasted sliced almonds. Plus they're so soft and crumbly, it's almost like eating the center of a moist cake. For the recipe, please visit Mike's blog. Thanks, Mike!
Your scones are beautiful! I can't wait to try these scones myself!
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Rosa
Funny about scones.... people either like them. Or don't. :) So glad you made them though - they look stunning (for scones)! And I'm all over almonds as well. Sliced. Thanks for baking along with me this week - your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos--fun post! I love scones--I wish there were more treats I didn't like!
ReplyDeleteHow splendid! I adore almonds too - especially toasted ones - and scones make me happy - unless of course they're dry and tasteless. These look amazing. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am SO into scones and I love these! Yours look perfect! I love the little pink heart on the top of your picture
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! You're right, these are an almond triple threat! I'm glad you tried these even though you're not a huge fan! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I loved these too, but then I have a soft spot for good scones.
ReplyDeletethey look absolutely perfect! So glad you loved them! I am loving how your blog looks these days!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely into scones. And I'm definitely into almond extract, too. How could I ever pass up a recipe like this?
ReplyDeletegreat looking scones!
ReplyDeleteGood for Mike. Good for Dorie! And, good for you! I love scones and lamond is a favourite flavour. There is no doubt about that. I am crazy over everything almond. These look rustic and ridiculously wonderful!
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Valerie
Yikes! I didn't know I missed these, Valerie. That's no bueno, b/c I love scones. Toasted almond ones sound amazing too:-) Ooh, and they look it...
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