I heaped a measured cup, slightly overcooked, and only had jam that was passed its use by date when Noah was still a simple boat builder ... YET ... she LOVED them and asked me to make sure I kept the recipe handy. *giggle* Oh, if only she knew how handy it was ... as long as the PC is turned on and TM MB is up and running. Thanks to the originator and the holder and the repeater of this recipe. This male has scored kitchen brownie points for the weekend ... roll on the rugby.
redwallet,
Feb 26, 5:20pm
Bump, just made another succesful batch for lunch
jmonster,
Feb 27, 10:02pm
Hi dying to give these a go cos they sounds yum and I am usually very useless at scones- however I do not have much milk, could I top up with water, or plain yoghurt? Thanks heaps in advance!
jmonster,
Feb 27, 10:53pm
Well decided to just give it a go- cannot believe how forgiving this recipe is!
Had misjudged amount of flour so ended up having to use half a cup of rice flour to top it up, used a combo of egg, butter, soy milk, regular milk AND yoghurtas the liquid.
Not only that but I realised just before I put the mix on the sheet that I had forgotten the baking powder- so had to kind of stir that in very last minute- honestly I thought it would be a disaster but I have just eaten one and so has husband and they are surprisingly delish!
Yay this recipe!
carpman,
Mar 21, 2:40am
Finally got round to making these this afternoon. They were absolutely delicious! Had them with home-made peach jam... gorgeous. Have printed off the recipe and stuck in the back of my Edmonds cook book. A big 'Thank You' from me too :0)
pat56,
Jun 25, 6:10pm
x1
Is 230 for fan forced oven?
subo,
Jul 12, 4:09pm
230c is for a regular oven.
gorsegully,
Jul 13, 2:15am
Must try this as my scones have always ended up as something suitable for building foundations
janny3,
Sep 11, 4:41am
I hate the SR flour taste So sifted flour & baking pwder the old-fashioned way & altho it took a bit extra time, came up tasting like great gran used to make.
janny3,
Sep 11, 9:45am
food processor basic scone mix? Cake Mixer better. These are versatile you can add in dried fruits, nuts, spices, onion, pineapple, bacon bits whatever you like. 2 c flour, 2 tsp baking powder 2 TB margarine or butter. If using dried fruit cover w/ water, soak the fruit in a 500ml container gives sufficient moisture to make the scones. Mix well by hand or use a mixer. The dough should become 'plastic-y' pliable, dry to the touch. Bake 12 min at 220°C Savoury or plain mixes can be dropped into stews to make dumplings. Scone mixes can be frozen. A wide variety can be made simply and inexpensively.
alebix,
Sep 11, 6:33pm
I made 2 batches of date scones using the idiot proof recipe.. I only added 2 t of sugar and 1 t of cinnamon and 1 c chopped dates. I took them up to my husbands work, now they are begging for more.. I dont think its my baking by no means, i think its the recipe...
janny3,
Sep 11, 6:48pm
Going to try that! Thanks alebix!
sue1955,
Sep 12, 8:58pm
Bumping for those in General who may want this one.
supadeal,
Sep 15, 4:22am
bumping Subo`s recipe .
choklate,
Sep 15, 5:13am
Oh...My Gosh Absolutely beautiful...Just finished making them...Mmmmmm. Wonderful with jam and whipped cream.
lindi4,
Sep 15, 10:28pm
please help... I'm finding when I melt the butter and let it cool then add the milk, the butter starts to harden again, it makes lots of little lumps and doesn't mix well with the egg and milk.
subo,
Sep 16, 3:54am
Don't worry about it. Just tip it in anyway they will still turn out ok.
choklate,
Sep 16, 5:34am
It's easier when... you crack the egg into the butter after it's cooled.Stir it up until it emulsifies and then add your milk.
jrxxxx,
Sep 16, 5:20pm
Thanks to Subo......... I can now make scones - previous attempts have been dubious. Made your recipe yesterday, added dates & a little brown sugar.Crunchy on the outside & soft & delicious inside.My Aussie family wanted the recipe so its now crossed the ditch.
glenleigh,
Sep 16, 8:05pm
Tried these for first time today. First batch too dry and crumbly - too much flour.Tasted ok but chooks are getting the most of these for their tea tonight.Have 2nd batch in now, wetter mix but trouble getting out of bowl, stuck to everything.Have put in oven on baking paper.It is obviously one for some of us to try, try again.Nice easy recipe though, hope the 2nd batch turn out better than the first.Nice to know reading the threads that I am not the only idiot that is not foolproof.Cheers.
glenleigh,
Sep 16, 8:32pm
Batch 2 better but by no means perfect. May do another batch another day but use plain flour and baking powder.Find the SR is too dominant in the flavour.Back into the garden for me now.
janny3,
Sep 17, 8:04am
SR flour taste is yuck! My BP didn't make them as fluffy so I figured it was old or maybe the raising agent in the SR is stronger or it was the wrong grade of flour.Who knows.I used only half the SR (just in case the BP was dud) & the rest plain baking grade flour (rather than bread flour) sifted w/ BP & the scones rose just as nicely but that yucky SR flavour wasn't as dominant. Scones are excellent for those impromtu morning/afternoon teas so do plz let us know how you go!
norton,
Sep 21, 11:49pm
Yum Just made this recipe again - savory this time with cooked bacon, onion, chopped tomato, grated cheese andparsley. Yum love this idiot proof recipe!! LOL
janny3,
Sep 22, 9:07am
what quantities did you use for the bacon, onion, cheese, tomato, parsley, please?If I get this right, then they could be good for the lunchbox & not just for morning/afternoon tea.
kazmoo,
Sep 25, 5:21am
worth making these scones....... yyummmmmy
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