To think these might resemble cheese scones when cooked ?

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I accidentally added the milk and egg that was supposed to be a glaze now I have manky looking soggy, spikey dough balls... any ideas how they'll turn out ??

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Opal, my mouth is watering!

I'll share my secret tip a I got from a lovely lady I used to work with:

Never twist the cutter. Press it through the dough, hit it once with the palm of your hand and move the raw scone to the baking sheet.

Why? What difference does twisting the cutter make?

It squashes the edges down so they don't rise properly!

Might some cheese scones tomorrow. Inspired!

Yes they rise better with the no twist method. Also plain flour and baking powder (75:5) instead of self raising flour seems to get a better rise too.

I don't do the twist either. Nor do I use a cutter. I sort of pat the dough into a vague circle and slash into triangle pizza type pieces. Had scones in Devon slashed like that and thought them ever so stylish

Opal those scones look amazing !!
Very VERY jealous ! I'm going to try making another batch next week (prepping for a 1st birthday party) and think I'll use your recipe Instead of the one I have with its cryptic instructions on when to add milk and egg!

Purposely resurrects thread to make everyone want cheese scones again

Ours are all eaten! Dd loved them. Going to bake again today. Any suggestions?!

Ooh I'll see what I can think of

For me it'll be what else in the world of baking can I ruin ?! Haha !

Let me know what you bake, I need inspiration !

I'll find the pancake one I always use before Tuesday