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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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Do scones have a lot of starch?
Yes, scones contain a significant amount of starch primarily from the flour used in their preparation. The main ingredient, typically all-purpose flour, is rich in carbohydrates, which include starch. While scones are not exclusively high in starch compared to some other baked goods, their flour content contributes to their overall carbohydrate composition.
Scones are typically made from a mixture of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk or cream. The ingredients are combined to form a dough, which is then shaped and baked until golden brown. Variations may include added ingredients like fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips for flavor. Scones are often enjoyed with clotted cream and jam, especially in British tea traditions.
Why do you have to add liquid to scones slowly?
Adding liquid to scone dough slowly allows for better control over the dough's consistency. It helps prevent the mixture from becoming too wet or sticky, which can lead to dense scones. Gradual incorporation also ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly moistened, promoting a lighter texture. This careful process contributes to achieving the desired flaky and tender result in the final baked scones.
Can Jews eat scones during Passover?
Generally, most scones are not allowed to be eaten during Passover because they are typically made with regular flour or cake flour.
However, if the scones were especially baked with only Kosher for Passover ingredients (like matzoh cake flour or coconut flour), a Jew may eat those scones during Passover.
What should you garnish your cheese scones with?
If you're going for a lunch or dinner food as opposed to breakfast, how about you use olive oil (made yummy by sizzling them a bit with finely-minced garlic, which you'll then probably want to drain to get rid of the solid garlic) and rosemary, with maybe a few sprigs of dried parsley to garnish?
Can scone dough be frozen or is it better to freeze the cooked scones?
You can freeze the dough and then thaw it before baking. A baked scone will last in the freezer at best two weeks.
How do you make Victoria scones and if you have no self raising flour can you use plan flour?
yes you can use plain flour - you just need to add 3-4 tsp baking powder to each 8 oz (225 g) of plain flour
Do you have to fry shop bought potato scones?
In Scotland, majority of people will fry there potato scones for around 2 minutes on each side and severed alongside square sausage, bacon, beans and a fried tomato.
However, they are very versatile, they can also be toasted and served with butter, or can also be ate straight our of the packet with butter and jam.
