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Scones

Scones are British single-serving cakes or quick-bread. They are made with either wheat, barley or oatmeal and baking powder. They are usually lightly sweetened with sugar, cinnamon or honey - or a mixture of each - and may contain fruit such as raisins or cherries. Sometimes they are glazed with icing. They are often eaten by the British with tea and cream. Their popularity was spread throughout the globe via the British Empire. Scones are not to be confused with tea cakes or sweet buns, which are entirely different British cakes.

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What food group is scones In?

bread maybe?? depends on the scone i'd guess

What equipment do you need to make scones?

Ingredients:

Flour

Sugar

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Salt

Butter

Sour Cream

Egg

Dried fruit (if you'd like)

Equipment:

Oven

Two Bowls

Fork

Clean Surface (Such as a countertop or a cutting board on a countertop)

What is the recipe for pan fried scones?

German Scones

from here, here and here, and my mother-in-law

2 packages dry yeast

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cup butter

2 teaspoons salt

3 eggs, beaten

4 1/2 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the 1 tablespoon of sugar; set aside.

Pour the boiling water over the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the butter, and the salt. Add the eggs, mix well. Add in the yeast mixture and 2 cups of the flour. Beat with a mixer until smooth. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and mix in. Let this rise for 1 hour (I just kept it in the mixing bowl) and then refrigerate until cold.

Roll out very thin (about 1/4 inch) on a floured surface, and cut into 3 inch squares. Fry in hot oil until brown, then flip and fry until both sides are browned and puffy.

Serve with butter and honey, cinnamon honey butter, jam, or coat them with granulated sugar.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine all ingredients and whip with mixer until light and fluffy.

A recipe for scones uses 500g of flour to make 16 scones how many scones could be made with a 3kg bag of flour?

To find out how many scones can be made with a 3 kg bag of flour, first convert 3 kg to grams, which equals 3000 grams. Since 500 grams of flour makes 16 scones, we can calculate the number of scones per gram: 16 scones / 500 grams = 0.032 scones per gram. Then, multiply 3000 grams by 0.032 scones per gram, resulting in 96 scones that can be made with a 3 kg bag of flour.

What ingredients do you ned to make 12 basic scones?

Scones have the following basic ingredients:

* wheat flour * baking powder * baking soda * milk * butter

Can you substitute margarine with butter for scones?

Margarine can be substituted for butter in most cases. Sometimes a recipe states that no substitution is allowed. When the recipe calls for unsalted butter it will change the taste, and then you can use less salt in the recipe and equal out. Butter does have a distinct flavor that is best in cookies, but using margarine won't change the consistency.

A bit more:

Margarine has a higher water content, so it won't give the same results with many recipes as butter, and can affect both taste and texture. Pie crust and some cookies are good examples of this, also many cake recipes don't allow for substitution.

Are scones ok for diabetics?

Scones are formally eaten with a cup of tea and are for any time of the day. If you plan on meeting a friend for a chat and you are very posh you would probably give them a cup of tea and some scones. (*or get somebody to make them)

Are there any special ingredients for cheese scones?

With the exception of the cheese, no. You could try buttermilk though if you want a bit more body.

How does fat add moistness to scones?

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.

What is the best way to eat a scone?

Take off the rapper, then break the bottom part off and smush it on top of the icing and eat it like a sandwich! It actually tastes better!!

How do you bake soft scones?

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.

What is the effect of sifting flour for scones?

Hi there the use of a flour sifter is to civ the flour to equal size and if you find any flour lumps you can push them through so you dont get lumps of flour in your food.It also helps you pick out anything that should'nt be in the flour.

How did scones get their name?

The scone originated in Scotland, so it is named after the Stone of Destiny, where Scottish Kings were crowned.

Can you use spread instead of butter to make scones?

The fat in scones is what makes them light and crumbly, as opposed to rock-like. You may be able to reduce the fat content slightly (if it's quite a high proportion of fat to flour, you should be able to reduce the fat by about 1/4 -1/3), but the scones will not have a pleasant texture if all of the fat is removed. If you just want to cut down the fat content, try using margarine. Margarine still results in scones with a reasonable texture, but since it contains more liquid than butter, you will probably need to reduce the amount of milk that you add when you form a dough. (Otherwise the dough is very sloppy).

What is the function of caster sugar in a scone?

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.

Can you freeze scones and would you do it before or after baking?

i make and freeze them all the time... you cook them 1st let them cool that wrap each school with cling warp they should last up to one month in the freezer other things u can freeze are cooked pancakes any muffins any cakes bannana bread.

What do you eat scones with?

you can enjoy a scone with sweet butter, clotted cream, or fresh lemon curd:)

Do you have a recipe for savory scones?

cooking time: 10 to 30 minutes preparation time: less than 30 minutes Ingredients

225g/8oz self raising flour

pinch of salt

55g/2oz butter

25g/1oz caster sugar

150ml/5fl oz milk

Method

1. Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the butter.

3. Stir in the sugar and then the milk to get a soft dough.

4. Turn on to a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/¾in thick. Use a 5cm/2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up.

5. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden.

6. Cool on a wire rack and serve with butter and good jam and maybe some clotted cream. hope this helps x