When she emailed me the recipe it was from paul hollywood s bread book my heart sank a little as it required strong white flour and i didn t have any of that in.
Attic 24 scones.
For smaller scones press dough into two 5 inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges.
Be sure to keep your butter eggs and cream in the fridge right up until making the dough for scones that rise nice and high.
Use 2 and a half inch diameter cutter to cut the scones they should be 1 and 1 2 inches deep.
If desired sprinkle with extra turbinado sugar for more texture.
Put on lined baking tray allowing a little space for expansion brush tops with reserved egg and milk.
Bake the scones in a preheated 375 f oven for about 30 minutes.
These cheese and garlic scones are a six ingredient miracle.
Using a large ice cream scoop or spoon dollop the scone dough in 1 3 cupfuls onto a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
Rub in 2 oz 55g butter.
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Drop scones rather than wedge shaped scones increase the half and half or milk to 3 4 cup 171g.
Mmmmmmmmmm warm cheesy scones i thought.
Keep mixing dough in the bowl until it comes together.
I have made these scones no less than two dozen times and they are consistently a big hit with everyone adults and children alike.
Gas mark 4 or 180 200 degrees centigrade depending on whether you have fan oven or not.
To make 10 12 drop scones.
On a floured board knead by hand as lightly as possible.
Scones do not have to be sweet to be easy and delicious.
Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and for extra crunch sprinkle with coarse sugar.
To make free form a k a.
Drop scones about 1 4 cup of dough each 3 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
We all know that scones hail from across the pond and that the queen enjoys a scone with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Bake at 425f 220c for 13 16 minutes until golden brown.
I sent a message to my friend who had produced the most marvellous cheesy scones at a picnic in the park early last week.
Stir in a beaten egg and a half pint 284ml buttermilk.
Lemon scones make a delicious breakfast treat but they are equally wonderful for dessert after dinner especially when topped with tangy lemon curd the batter includes lemon zest but what makes them truly special is the sweet lemon sugar glaze.
The result is a biscuit like treat that pairs perfectly with dinner or any midday snack that your heart desires.
What you may not be so clear on is just what a scone is.
Scones are quick breads and in the uk they are generally made with milk and self rising flour and without eggs.
Mix 16 oz 454 g flour with a teaspoon of salt a small tsp of bicarbonate of soda and 2 small tsp of cream of tartar.
This is the best scone recipe i ve tried and it s a definite make again and again.
If you get more than 10 you have not cut them deep enough.
Gently transfer the scones onto a parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet.
