why aren't my scones big and poffy?

[ToffeeLatteplease]

They taste nice enough. But they stay flat, cookie shaped. Every time. I want big nice cheesy scones. Help!

Don't over handle the dough - it needs a light touch. Gentle mix together of ingredients then a pastry / cookie cutter for the shape. Egg and milk mix on top and into a very hot oven 210-220C

A thicker scone makes a difference too - less of them but deeper. Gently folding in half before cutting gets the pouff effect.

Scones are supposed to crumbly, not pouffy.

Are you just making them too thin before you put them in the oven?

Also don't twist the cutter, just go right down.

And what Tally said re egg or milk on the top - try not to let it slip down the sides, as doing that can affect the rise also.

the dough needs to be at least 2.5cm thick

measure it next time - it's thicker than you think

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