yes you should use baking powder in scones because that makes the scones rise when they bake.
Yes, both cornbread and scones can be baked in glass baking dishes.
Scones have the following basic ingredients: * wheat flour * baking powder * baking soda * milk * butter
Shape dough into a 6-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 8 equal wedges. Place scones on prepared baking sheet; lightly brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
A batch of scones.
You can freeze the dough and then thaw it before baking. A baked scone will last in the freezer at best two weeks.
You can substitute baking powder in scones with an equal amount of baking soda combined with an acid, such as yogurt, buttermilk, or vinegar. For every teaspoon of baking powder, use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 cup of the acidic ingredient. Alternatively, you can use self-rising flour, which already contains baking powder. Adjust the recipe's other ingredients accordingly to maintain the right consistency.
To achieve a golden-brown top on scones in a gas oven, ensure you preheat the oven adequately, typically around 400°F (200°C). Brush the tops of the scones with an egg wash, made from beaten egg mixed with a splash of milk or water, before baking. This not only enhances browning but also gives a nice sheen. Additionally, placing the scones on the middle rack ensures even heat distribution for optimal browning.
One can find information on recipes for scones at All Recipes, cookbooks, BBC Good Food, Joy of Baking, Breakfast section in Food site, Martha Stewart.
Generally when baking unsalted butter is used unless the recipie calls for salted.
Caster sugar is just superfine sugar. It is granulated sugar that has been ground very finely. Because of the superfine consistency the sugar will disolve better when the milk or buttemilk is added and prevent crystallization through the baking process, which can result in a gritty scone texture.
Bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, is not strictly essential in scones, but it plays a crucial role in providing leavening. It reacts with acidic ingredients (like buttermilk or yogurt) to produce carbon dioxide, which helps the scones rise and achieve a light texture. If you don't have bicarbonate of soda, you can substitute it with baking powder, which contains both an acid and a base for leavening. However, the final texture and flavor might differ slightly.