lisaroo2 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi All Have just made some scones for pal that is visiting this afternoon. I'm not a natural cook but am trying. (have got too, hubbie-to-be's sisters are brilliant and I want to take my part in hosting 'family do's') Just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope that they taste nice. Not used this recipe before. they look the part. Will put loads of cream and jam on - just in case!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well done, Lisa . I'm sure they'll taste yummy . I can sympathise, I'm not a natural cook either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I made scones this week too! Only the second time in my life. I asked my mum for her recipe, but they didn't turn out like my mums They are a nice colour, they are light and tasty, but the wrong shape. They didn't rise much at all. I'll have to eat them all myself and keep practicing! They do taste lovely with jam and cream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I used to make scones every week for my granny who couldn't make them. I used Delia's fruit scone recipe. they are delish with clotted cream and strawberry jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Have now eaten sais scones with strawberry jam, strawberries AND clotted cream - I've got a wedding dress to fill!!!! They were very yummy and best pal who came to visit this afternoon was very impressed by my culinary efforts. She knows that cooking doesn't come easy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Did you put an egg in? Some recipes don't use egg and I think they are the worse for it. The egg makes the scones really yummy, they rise better and would probably keep better if they got the chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I made scones for the second time ever recently. They were good , but not as good as the ones my mum makes, she puts an egg in hers so I'll borrow the recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Did you put an egg in? Some recipes don't use egg and I think they are the worse for it. The egg makes the scones really yummy, they rise better and would probably keep better if they got the chance! I did put an egg in! one of my mum's tips. I've quizzed her on where I might have gone wrong. Mum's recipe uses baking powder. I added this after rubbing in the butter, mum has suggested adding it before I rub in the butter. I will try that, and also compare ingredients and technique with Delia's. Practice makes perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 I did put an egg and they were lovely! Had the last one today. Will make some more soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 One of the tips with scones is to handle them as litttle as possible. Rub in the butter as lightly as possible and then only just bring the dough together and roll out lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
