To make 10 12 drop scones.
Attic 24 scones.
The result is a biscuit like treat that pairs perfectly with dinner or any midday snack that your heart desires.
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.
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.
Scones do not have to be sweet to be easy and delicious.
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.
Rub in 2 oz 55g butter.
Use 2 and a half inch diameter cutter to cut the scones they should be 1 and 1 2 inches deep.
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.
Bake the scones in a preheated 375 f oven for about 30 minutes.
These cheese and garlic scones are a six ingredient miracle.
If desired sprinkle with extra turbinado sugar for more texture.
Drop scones rather than wedge shaped scones increase the half and half or milk to 3 4 cup 171g.
I will never consider another recipe for scones this one is the absolute best.
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.
I have made these scones no less than two dozen times and they are consistently a big hit with everyone adults and children alike.
Mmmmmmmmmm warm cheesy scones i thought.
Gently transfer the scones onto a parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet.
Keep mixing dough in the bowl until it comes together.
For smaller scones press dough into two 5 inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges.
Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and for extra crunch sprinkle with coarse sugar.
If you get more than 10 you have not cut them deep enough.
What you may not be so clear on is just what a scone is.
This is the best scone recipe i ve tried and it s a definite make again and again.
Put on lined baking tray allowing a little space for expansion brush tops with reserved egg and milk.
Stir in a beaten egg and a half pint 284ml buttermilk.
Bake at 425f 220c for 13 16 minutes until golden brown.
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Brush lightly with cream and sprinkle liberally with turbinado sugar if desired.
I sent a message to my friend who had produced the most marvellous cheesy scones at a picnic in the park early last week.
On a floured board knead by hand as lightly as possible.
Scones are quick breads and in the uk they are generally made with milk and self rising flour and without eggs.
Drop scones about 1 4 cup of dough each 3 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
Gas mark 4 or 180 200 degrees centigrade depending on whether you have fan oven or not.
