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Foolproof scones recipe

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SpikeWithoutASoul · 27/05/2022 11:06

Haven’t made scones in years and DD wants to make some at the weekend. Obviously lots of recipes online but can’t find one with consistently good reviews. Does anyone have a reliable recipe? Thanks.

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Heronatemygoldfish · 27/05/2022 12:21

Mine's an old family recipe I can make from start to finish in 25 mins. 8oz SR flour 2oz butter 2oz sultanas 2oz sugar 1 beaten egg plus milk for if egg isn't enough liquid. 220C gas 7, 12 mins.

Makes quite an open textured scone, different to the more close texture on bought ones.

If you want cheese scones I use the BBC recipe at
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/classic-cheese-scones
Except I use a teaspoon of Colemans mustard powder instead of cayenne.

Penguintears · 27/05/2022 12:23

I've always fancied trying the ones you make with just cream, lemonade and flour. They get good reviews.

AuntyMabelandPippin · 27/05/2022 12:26

Paul Hollywood's scone recipe.

I'm a good baker, but my scones weren't fabulous till I used this recipe. Absolutely gorgeous.

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OnlyLosersTakeTheBus · 27/05/2022 12:51

Can't beat these.

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SlowHorses · 27/05/2022 12:55

Some good recipes above. My top tips for making scones

  • I can rarely be bothered to sieve flour in cakes but I do for scones as makes them much lighter
  • do not over work the dough, I mean so it’s just come together. No extra kneads which it’s very easy to do
  • roll it thick, thicker than you think. This way you’ll get a nice rise and decent size scone irrespective of how wide you made them
Yum!
Pashazade · 27/05/2022 12:59

This one from the Hairy Bikers, perfect every time. Above tips also very useful.

Foolproof scones recipe
CrabbyCat · 27/05/2022 13:30

National trust scones, just leave out the raisins if you don't like them www.nationaltrust.org.uk/recipes/national-trust-fruit-scones .

Heghodge · 27/05/2022 15:00

SlowHorses · 27/05/2022 12:55

Some good recipes above. My top tips for making scones

  • I can rarely be bothered to sieve flour in cakes but I do for scones as makes them much lighter
  • do not over work the dough, I mean so it’s just come together. No extra kneads which it’s very easy to do
  • roll it thick, thicker than you think. This way you’ll get a nice rise and decent size scone irrespective of how wide you made them
Yum!

All this, definitely! Much more important than the actual recipe.

Also, it's perfectly possible to make excellent scones with SR flour rather than plain with baking powder. Avoids that nasty taste. Some people taste it more than others (I don't notice much but found out that people I'd been making scones for are really sensitive to it)!

Heghodge · 27/05/2022 15:00

Also... very sharp metal cutter. You need it sharp so it doesn't compress the dough as it cuts.

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SpikeWithoutASoul · 27/05/2022 20:08

Thank you so much! Am actually looking forward to making them now!

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GorgeousGoldies · 27/05/2022 20:12

I read somewhere not to ‘twizzle’ your cutter in the dough, just down and back up. Hi

GorgeousGoldies · 27/05/2022 20:12

Random hi 👋 😂

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