Good Friday Scones
(shown baked with the optional muffin tray style instead of using the more traditional triangular form)
The Story
Good Friday Scones are a rare treat that wouldn't normally be possible for anyone to have throughout the year but saved for the most Holy of Easter season.
In the tradition of resilience, we recognize that true joy is often found in the things we wait for. For those who abstain from even dairy on Good Friday, this makes a perfectly wonderful treat for the Easter Vigil or the Easter feast itself. It is a reminder that the best assets are those that are cherished and reserved for the right moment, best exemplified by the preserves kept fresh over the passing winter infusing the treat with a delicious infusion of flavor.
The Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
8-12
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (Granulated or brown)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 full eggs
- Splash of vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons of favorite preserve (usually marmalade but any will do)
- Grated white chocolate (ideally frozen and use a knife to grate)
- 1/2 cup frozen unsalted butter (grated with a large hole box cheese grater)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (including the grated white chocolate and grated frozen butter).
- Fully mix both wet and dry together and shape into a ball. It should be a little sticky, which is fine.
- Cut the ball into several triangular slices.
- Space them on parchment paper or a non-stick buttered surface so they have airflow around them.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center of the largest part of the triangular slice. Expect some light browning on the top without an overly browned bottom.
- Remove from the hot surface immediately after cooking to avoid over-browning on the bottom.
- Let cool and enjoy as part of your meal.
The Economic Lesson
Principle: Scarcity and Sacredness: The Value of the Rare.
In a world of instant gratification and 24/7 availability, the ability to wait for a specific season or event to enjoy a luxury is a form of discipline and low-time preference. This treat represents the "Sovereignty of the Season"—recognizing that true value isn't just about availability, but about context and meaning.
When we save our best assets for the most significant moments, we increase their subjective value. A resilient individual knows that abundance is not just about having "more," but about having "enough" at the right time, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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