Recipes

[lovesrecess]

It is always hit-or-miss in stores like HomeGoods, etc but I will look next time I am there. The TJMaxx and Marshalls here have very few food items and they are usuallly far out of date; HomeGoods is a newer store and haven't had that issue there.

[sfnative]

A scone should be light, light, light, and made from scratch, then cut into rounds. I'm headed to bed, then to a specialist to look at my newly broken ankle.  When I get home around noon Pacific, will try to remember to post Mary Berry's wonderful scone recipe.  It's simply the best and now my go-to recipe.

[happycat]

These look good. I will have to see if my TJMaxx has them next time I am in there.

[Nightowlz]

Ok I feel like a dummy. They look like cookies? Do they taste like cookies? I have never made or ate a scone. LOL!!!

I have seen several things on Q that I had never heard of until I saw it on Q. Like Scones, Bread Pudding & Tiramisu to name a few. Have not ate any of these.

[whitedogs]

Sticky Fingers Scone Mix available in many flavors at AMAZON. All you want. 

[sfnative]

I know the interest is in boxed form.  In future, should someone decide to make the real thing, here's a place to start.

Mary Berry’s Devonshire Scones

27 AUG 2018

1 lb self-raising flour

2 rounded tsp baking powder

3oz butter, room temp

2oz caster sugar (superfine)*

2 lg eggs, room temp

8 fl oz milk, room temp

*caster/superfine sugar: Without a doubt, the best sugar for baking, it incorporates much faster        and can have a remarkable effect on your completed bake.

-Secrets to success:

1. Handle dough as little as possible before baking.
2. Insure dough is on the wet and sticky side.
3. Eat day of bake; or, freeze once completely cooled.
4. If frozen, thaw to room temp, then refresh in a moderate oven for ~10 min.

-Prep time: ~15 min.

-Baking Time: 10-15 min., depending on your oven and baking sheets

-Makes about 20 scones

1. Lightly grease 2 sheets (w/o butter, as milk solids can burn). Pre-heat oven to 425.
2. Method I: Measure flour & baking powder into a processor. Add butter and process until a crumble forms, then add sugar. Method II: Make by hand by rubbing the butter into the flour/baking powder mixture, with your fingertips, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar.
3. In a separate small bowl, beat eggs together until blended. Place in a 2 cup measure and gently add the milk, stirring gently. Remove 2 Tbs of this mixture to a ramekin or prep bowl for glazing the scones later. Gradually add the egg/milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring slowly with a wooden spoon or your hand until a soft dough develops. It’s better to have a dough on the wet side and sticking to your fingers, as scones will rise better.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten with your hand or rolling pin to a thickness of ½” – 3/4.” Use a 2” fluted cutter [or a 2” biscuit cutter] to cut out the scones by pushing the cutter straight down into the dough without twisting, then lift it straight out. This ensures an even rise and shape. Re-combine dough pieces, knead just a bit, re-roll and cut more scones as before.
5. Arrange scones on prepared baking sheets and brush tops with reserved egg/milk mixture to glaze. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until scones are well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack covered with a clean, thin towel to retain moisture. Serve as fresh as possible, cut in half [horizontally] and spread generously with jam (and top with a spoonful of thick [or coddled] cream).

[insomniac2]

I've tried this brand. Personally, I think these scones are kind of boring. They would taste better with a light glaze poured over them.

[software]

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@softwarewrote:

Thanks for the endorsement.

There are so many great looking goodies on the food aisle.

The mix is one pound.

Do you use the entire package at a time?

How many scones do you make?

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You pretty much have to make the entire package because you have to add two-thirds of a cup of cold water to it.  I like mine on the bigger size so it makes about 10 to 12.  More if you like smaller ones.  They do freeze well. 

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Thanks, I found a package of pumpkin spice at my TJMaxx, it was the one & only package on the shelf!     Can't wait to try them.  

[Lynnster67]

I have seen lemon poppyseed at World Market  (BB&B's version of Pier1), along w/cherry and chocolate.  I've seen these mixes at HomeGoods too.