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Well, scones need fat as a bonding agent. All pastries do.

Fats in scones also contribute to the flakiness of the scone. The solid fat is cut into the flour so that when you bake the scones, the fat melts and creates layers inside the scone.

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Can you use spread instead of butter to make scones?

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Where do you get scones?

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Do eggs moisten the cake?

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