Use these top tips, combined with our cover recipe on page 14, to make light and airy scones every time.
How do you knead the dough without over-working it?
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Flour your hands, then quickly, gently and lightly bring a little of the outside edge of the dough towards the centre of the dough, turning the dough as you knead. Once you’ve done the full circle (about four to six turns), turn the dough over and it should be smooth. If it’s not smooth, do a couple more kneads and turns.
Why all the panic about barely handling the dough?
Scone dough should be handled quickly and lightly. The more the dough is handled, the more the protein (gluten) in the flour will develop, and this will cause the scones to toughen.
Is there one tip for making great scones?
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