I typically don’t do a lot for the Fourth of July, since my son’s birthday is just a few days later and I usually spend the holiday time frantically preparing getting everything ready for his party.
But when I saw this great idea from Family Fun and realized I already had all the ingredients, I determined I had a few extra minutes to fit these in:
And since we had to eat breakfast anyway, I decided to make these strawberry and blueberry star scones:
And, simply using red and blue food coloring, these fun pancakes:
Also, since two boy scouts live on our cul-de-sac and we buy popcorn by the ton, I made this to take to my in-laws house:
Click here for recipe from Our Best Bites
Have a wonderful holiday! And, to all of the service men and women out there, thank you for keeping this country the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Red, White and Blue Scones (click to print)
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups Bisquick
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup blueberries
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1/4 strawberries, sliced
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1 egg
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3 tablespoons milk
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white chocolate chips
Preparation Instructions:
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Mix Bisquick, sugar, fruit and lemon zest. Set aside.
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Whisk mild and egg together in a separate bowl. Using a fork, mix into the dry mixture gently. Press onto a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Let cool slightly, then drizzle with melted white chocolate chips
I love all the red white and blue!!! So fun and festive!!! Can’t wait to see more! Keep them comming!