Little House on the Prairie Tea Party

We just had a Little House on the Prairie theme tea party for the mom’s and daughters of Precious Handmaidens Discipleship group. Cucumber sandwiches, PB&jelly sandwiches, club sandwiches, homemade rolls and scones, truffles, cupcakes, grapes, chocolate kiss cookies, homemade butter, homemade whipped cream,  tea, lemonade and apple juice. We did our best to dress like Little House on the Prairie.  Delicious food, great fellowship and a fun time was had by all! One of the moms had the great idea for the girls to make butter. Here is the recipe for the butter and the scones.

Scones with whipped cream and jam

1 ¾ cup self-rising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, chilled and diced

1 egg

1 1/3 cup milk

to serve

whipped cream

good-quality strawberry jam

Put the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse for about 20 seconds until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer to a large bowl and make a well in the center.

Beat together the egg and milk in another bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon of the mixture in a separate bowl. Pour most of the remaining liquid into the flour mixture and bring together into a soft dough using a fork. If there are still dry crumbs, add a little more of the liquid. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth. Work in a little more flour if the mixture is sticky. Gently pat or roll out the dough to about 1 inch thick and cut into rounds using the cookie cuter, pressing the trimmings together to make more scones.

Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart, and brush the tops with the reserved egg and milk mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 425 F for about 8 minutes until risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream and strawberry jam.      

 

Homemade butter

1 pint heavy whipping cream

Dash of salt

Quart jars

Divide cream into 3 or 4 quart jars

Put on lid and shake

First the cream will turn to whipping cream. Then after about 5 minutes the cream will turn to butter and buttermilk. Drain off the buttermilk and shake some more, then drain again. Press butter into a butter mold or container.Tastes great on homemade hot rolls! Enjoy!