On Jan 29, 7:04*pm, Anthony Ferrante >
wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:05:43 -0800 (PST), merryb >
> wrote:
>
> >> 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...
>
> >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

Good- I'd like to hear about how great they turned out!