Attic 24 Scones

Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and for extra crunch sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Attic 24 scones.

For smaller scones press dough into two 5 inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges. Gently transfer the scones onto a parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet. 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. Use 2 and a half inch diameter cutter to cut the scones they should be 1 and 1 2 inches deep.

Bake at 425f 220c for 13 16 minutes until golden brown. 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. Drop scones about 1 4 cup of dough each 3 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. 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.

If you get more than 10 you have not cut them deep enough. Gas mark 4 or 180 200 degrees centigrade depending on whether you have fan oven or not. I have made these scones no less than two dozen times and they are consistently a big hit with everyone adults and children alike. This is the best scone recipe i ve tried and it s a definite make again and again.

If desired sprinkle with extra turbinado sugar for more texture. To make 10 12 drop scones. Mmmmmmmmmm warm cheesy scones i thought. Scones are quick breads and in the uk they are generally made with milk and self rising flour and without eggs.

I will never consider another recipe for scones this one is the absolute best. To make free form a k a. On a floured board knead by hand as lightly as possible. Bake the scones in a preheated 375 f oven for about 30 minutes.

Keep mixing dough in the bowl until it comes together. Put on lined baking tray allowing a little space for expansion brush tops with reserved egg and milk. Brush lightly with cream and sprinkle liberally with turbinado sugar if desired. We ll help set the record straight.

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. English scones are not glazed or frosted and they are generally. Stir in a beaten egg and a half pint 284ml buttermilk. I sent a message to my friend who had produced the most marvellous cheesy scones at a picnic in the park early last week.

Scones do not have to be sweet to be easy and delicious. 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. 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. The result is a biscuit like treat that pairs perfectly with dinner or any midday snack that your heart desires.

Rub in 2 oz 55g butter.