Ina's Basic Scones
We do not have a ready mix for scones but this recipe is so simple that I give it here for you to make from scratch.
- Makes 9 scones
- OCCASION: Easter
- Recipe Category: Baking, Muffins cupcakes brownies and scones
- Products in this recipe:
You Will Need:
Method:
Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together, twice.
Cut the butter into the flour with a small sharp knife and then rub gently with your fingertips to form a crumbly mixture. Alternatively, use a pastry blender. Mix the egg and buttermilk with a fork.
Use this mixture to bind the flour. Use a small, sharp knife to mix, as a wooden spoon is too heavy. If a little too dry, add a tablespoon or two of cold tap water until a softish dough is formed. Knead lightly 5 or 6 times.
Pat the dough out to 1,5 cm thickness. Cut into squares or into rounds, using a scone cutter. Bake for about 10 minutes. Break scones in half and serve with butter and jam or grated cheese and/or with whipped cream.
Ina's Basic Scones
We do not have a ready mix for scones but this recipe is so simple that I give it here for you to make from scratch.
- Makes 9 scones
- OCCASION: Easter
- Recipe Category: Baking, muffins cupcakes brownies and scones
- Products in this recipe:
You Will Need:
Method:
Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together, twice.
Cut the butter into the flour with a small sharp knife and then rub gently with your fingertips to form a crumbly mixture. Alternatively, use a pastry blender. Mix the egg and buttermilk with a fork.
Use this mixture to bind the flour. Use a small, sharp knife to mix, as a wooden spoon is too heavy. If a little too dry, add a tablespoon or two of cold tap water until a softish dough is formed. Knead lightly 5 or 6 times.
Pat the dough out to 1,5 cm thickness. Cut into squares or into rounds, using a scone cutter. Bake for about 10 minutes. Break scones in half and serve with butter and jam or grated cheese and/or with whipped cream.