Burglar's Scones

[burglar]

Burglar’s Scones

Makes 3 dozen light, fluffy scones

Ingredients
3 ½ Scoops SR Flour
1-1 ½ Scoops Sultanas
4-8 Tablespoons Margarine (or Butter)
¼ Jug Water
¼ Jug Milk
Teaspoon Salt
2-3 Eggs
Jam and Whipped cream

Equipment
2 large shallow oven trays
Large bowl
Jug
Whisk/Fork
Scone cutter
Cup
Brush
Let’s start
Grease 2 shallow trays (put aside)
Sprinkle ½ Scoop Flour on the bench top.
Liquids
Mix water and milk in a jug.
Add an egg or 2
Add salt to taste
Whisk liquids. (Put aside)
Dry ingredients
Place 3 scoops flour in the bowl. (Sieve if you wish)
Add sultanas (optional).
Rub margarine into flour
(You may wish to use gloves.)
Method
Add liquids to dry ingredients in the bowl.
Fold together, knead to a nice consistency and flop onto bench top.
(Don’t knead dough too much or scones will be tough).

Use cutter to make scones.
Place on tray.
Whisk remaining egg in a cup.
Brush egg on the scones.

Bake in very large oven at 180 degrees for 14 minutes.
Jam and Whipped cream, to serve

 

[CanOz]

Burgler, is a 'jug' a unit of measure?

 

[burglar]

burglar, is a 'jug' a unit of measure?

I've been making scones at the Meals on Wheels kitchen.
I was aware that my traineeship did not involve a recipe.
My mentor (as happens so often in my life) was self taught.

In answer to your query, the jug is not an exact universal unit of measure.
This may be why there is always some liquid left over at the end of the exercise.

 

[burglar]

I've been making scones ...

Someone beat me to the scone-making today.
So I am learning that annoying habit known as overseeing!
(aka supervising, delegating or plain ole interfering) :

 

[burglar]

I knew someone would ask.
Yes, you can easily scale down the recipe to make just a few scones.
Especially if you don't have access to a very large oven.

I have seen so many variations in scone making!
You don't need a recipe after the first few goes.

You can substitute lemonade for the water,
or add some baking powder to the flour.
You can substitute cheese for the sultanas or have them plain.

Though I like Devonshire Tea:



I'm certain that other ways are equally tasty.

Presently thinking that thickly spread nutella
with thinly sliced banana would be the go.

 

[DocK]

Burglar,

If I may ask a serious question - how large are your jugs? I note that you use 1/4 jugs of water and milk, and I'm worried that my jugs may be too small, and I may need to consider whether my jugs should be half full?

 

[robusta]

I don't want to incur on burglars preserve but you have to ask yourself, am I a jug half full or a jug half empty kinda person?

 

[DocK]

Well, first I need to know what size we're talking. Size matters. Nobody likes soggy scones.

 

[Miss Hale]

Nice recipe Burglar I love scones and have been making them for years, highlight of my scone making career was first prize at an agricultural show My Mum was a great scone maker too, Dad used to say her scones were nearly as good as Spike's (Spike being the cook when he was in the air force... poor Mum ).

I am a bit worried that some people on here are obsessed with jugs

 

[burglar]

Nice recipe Burglar I love scones and have been making them for years, highlight of my scone making career was first prize at an agricultural show

Thank you Miss Hale.
And congrats on that prize.

It's not a perfect recipe.
I did try!

Well, first I need to know what size we're talking. Size matters. Nobody likes soggy scones.

I should have described the adding of the liquids in successive amounts.
Until the dough was of such a consistency, consistent with a good scone dough. :

... I am a bit worried that some people on here are obsessed with jugs

If the jugs are too small, the dough will be too dry!
Add a splosh of liquid.

If the jugs are too large, some liquid will be left over.
The excess can be painted on top of scones, in lieu of the egg.

 

[sptrawler]

If the jugs are too large, some liquid will be left over.
The excess can be painted on top of scones, in lieu of the egg.

Does that make them shiny and firmer?

 

[burglar]

Does that make them shiny and firmer?

It makes them golden brown.
Colour is very important in cooking.

I'm not sure firmer is good, ... light and fluffy is probably better!

 

[burglar]

Burglar,

If I may ask a serious question - how large are your jugs? I note that you use 1/4 jugs of water and milk, and I'm worried that my jugs may be too small, and I may need to consider whether my jugs should be half full?
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Ok!! I measured my jugs!

They are one litre jugs.


And the scoop is holding approx. 4 cups.

 

[Sir Osisofliver]

Alright Burglar,

Here's the best recipe for scones EVAR!

3 1/2 cups SR flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
60 grams of cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of oregano
1 tablespoon of poppy seed

Use a knife to mix ingredients
Handle as little as possible

Serve warm....enjoy

 

[burglar]

... Here's the best recipe for scones EVAR! ...

Made some this morning.
Mmmm. I liked them! Something different.

... Serve warm....enjoy

The only way!