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Anthony Ferrante[_2_] Anthony Ferrante[_2_] is offline
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Default Are scones any good?

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:05:43 -0800 (PST), merryb >
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>> To be honest, I just thought making them would be easier with a mix.
>> I've never tried making anything in my life that requires making a
>> What do you expect? I am a man and we never do things as good a
>> woman...

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>I like the way you think, Anthony!! A few tips to help- mix all your
>dry ingredients together first, Then grate your butter(frozen) into
>dry stuff- toss lightly together, then add your liquid and mix gently
>until incorporated- don't knead. The chunks of butter will melt and
>steam, leaving you with a nice flaky texture. Use this method for both
>scones & biscuits. I guess you need a recipe, but this is the method
>you'd use for any recipe. Good luck from a former pastry chef,
> Merry


Thank you, Merry.

I am going to give it a shot next week. I will post my results.

Anthony