Kitchen

[house cat]

My church asked me to make three dozen of them for an event in April. It's amazing, since I've done so much baking, but I've never made scones.

Is there a trick to making really good ones?

[Lynneuk]

Scones can be tricky,more often than not they come out like hockey pucks,lol.

Will you be able to bake them at the church because scones are really only good warm from the oven.

They need a lot of butter, minimal handling and chilling before baking in a hot oven.

[Britbrit13]

I google on u tube and watch how they do it..I watch several of them until I think I have it down, Good luck!!

Brittany

[sfnative]

Agree with Lynneuk. -Yes! Make them there! Will be stale and lacking in mouthfeel if made a day or two ahead. Serve them with clotted cream, really soft butter, flavored butters, etc.

1. Would be excellent idea to stay away from prepared mixes. Plan to make from scratch.

2. The best scones I ever had were those which had some fresh respberries tossed in and folded in before forming on a board. Lemon scones are great as well. In England, scones and buns with dried currants are a staple.

3. If you don't have a pastry board, clear your counter or table so that you can use an area about 2' x 2'. Before the scone batter is made, thrown down some flour onto the surface, then dump the scone mixture onto it.

4. Some folks simply work the dough into a mound and 3" wide. For a more professional presentation, gently roll the mixture on the floured surface to 1/2-3/4" high, then cut into triangles, the long end of which is about 5-6" long.

5. I tend to stear clear of scones with powdered sugar icing, as it's just too sweet. A nice dusting with powdered sugar is all that's needed.

Good luck!

[oceantown]

This is my favorite scone recipe. I have made it many times, especially great on a tea party menu. They are tender and delicious. I know these look pretty plain compared to recipes that have fruit, etc., but they are so good. Make these sometime to try out the recipe and see if you like it.

Sweet Vanilla Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar (plus additional for tops)

1 Tablespoon baking powder

3 1/2 Tablespoons butter

3/4 cup low fat good quality vanilla yogurt (I used 6 oz carton Tillamook Vanilla)

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 Tablespoons or so, milk or cream

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Stir together flour, salt, sugar and baking powder. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Stir together the yogurt, egg yolks and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture and stir lightly with a fork. Add milk (or cream), if necessary, 1 tablespoon at a time until dough begins to clump together.

3. Gather dough on lightly floured surface and knead just three or four times or until the dough holds together. (Do not overwork!) Pat dough into a square, about 3/4 inch thick. Cut, pressing straight down with knife, into nine square scones.

OR, cut into 4 large square scones, then cut each square diagonally to make 8 scones.

Lightly brush with milk (or cream) and sprinkle with sugar.

4. Place scones about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. (I use silpat liner) Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.

[Lacey1]

I make pretty good scones. I cut the butter into tiny pieces and freeze it before I cut it into the flour. I use buttermilk and bake them in a pre-heated cast iron pan. I brush the tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar before baking to give them a nice crust.

[house cat]

Thanks, everyone

I've watched lots of videos, but this one seems to make the most sense to me. If any of you experts have a chance to watch it and give me your feedback I'd appreciate that.

Annabelle White - Scones

[KYToby]

cones are easy. Think of them as biscuits without the emotional baggage.

If you are looking for recipes, check out some of Ina Garten's recipes on her website or Food Network -- or check out King Arthur Flour's recipes section on their website.

You do not have to make them at church, but if you can bake them there, that would be aa plus. You can make them the night before, cut them out, put them on baking sheets, and refrigerate overnight. Just pop the baking sheets in the oven. You can also freeze them on a parchment-lined baking sheet after forming, (when solid) put the frozen scones in zip top bags or plastic containers, and then bake directly from frozen (just add a few extra minutes to the bake time0. I have done both quite successfully.

[house cat]

Thank you, KYToby. Freezing them might be a good option for me, since I have to make so many of them. We are actually having this event at the home of one of our members. I'll ask her if the oven will be available.

Have you ever prepared the dough and refrigerated it whole to be baked the next day?

[Love Accessories]

Ina Garten has fabulous scone recipes. I have several of her cookbooks. However, the scone recipe I use is one that you can find on Food Network. It's a dried strawberry scone one and it is delicious. If you can't find dried strawberries you can use dried cranberries or dried cherries. Turns out great every time I make them. My family loves them. I do cut the baking time a little. I just keep checking and once they turn light brown I take them out. Although my oven may bake hotter than others. Good Luck, and keep in mind they are definitely not calorie free!!!!