How do you get high scones?

How to make scones rise high? Once you've cut out your scone shapes, flip them over and place upside down on the baking tray . This will help them rise evenly and counteract any 'squashing' that happened when you cut out the dough. Perfect scones should rise to about 2 inches high.

Why are my scones like biscuits?

"The ingredients for British scones and the American biscuit are very similar," says Holly Snyder, senior culinary product developer at Amazon Fresh. "The proportions of those ingredients are the key difference; scones usually have less butter and more liquid than American biscuits ."

Should you let scone dough rest?

The explanation is simple: As with other doughs, including pizza dough, resting lets scone dough's gluten relax completely, so that it doesn't snap back during shaping or baking .

Should scones be baked at a high temperature?

Pre-heat oven to 350-375 degrees (350* for convection, 375* for standard) . Place frozen scones directly on parchment-lined, un-greased baking sheet - evenly spaced. Tip: Use cooking spray or foil on baking sheet if you don't have parchment paper. For best results, bake scones on the the middle shelf.

What is the difference between American scones and British scones?

American scones use much more butter than British scones, and they usually have quite a bit more sugar . The extra butter is what makes them so much denser. This is not really a good or bad thing, as British scones pile on plenty of sugar (in the form of preserves/jam) and butter or clotted cream as toppings.

Why don't my scones rise high?

Placing a dough in a cool oven that then slowly heats up actually affects the rising agent. Make sure your oven is at the right temperature you will be baking the scones at before you put them in. Also having an oven that is too hot or too cold will affect the baking of your scones immensely.

Why are scones so high in calories?

Although convenient and tasty, scones are a complete loss. They are typically extremely high in calories from the heavy butter and cream . And, although scones with fruit might seem healthier, most are even higher in calories and still high in saturated fat. Steer clear of scones.

How do you eat scones at high tea?

After all, the first rule of teatime etiquette is that you never want to look hungry. Use the knife to dab the edge of the quarter scone with jam, then cream. Eat that portion, and return the rest to your plate. Sip a little tea, make brilliant conversation, spread new jam and cream, take another bite, and so on.

How does the king eat scones?

It's the royal way. The late Queen Elizabeth II was a fan of a jam-first scone , and according to the royals' former chef Darren McGrady, it's the way they're served at Buckingham Palace garden parties. King Charles also appears to also be Team Jam.

Chocolate Peppermint Scones Recipe (video) (2024)

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December 22, 2015
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During the Christmas season, I love everything with a bit of chocolate and peppermint. These chocolate peppermint scones are rich, chocolate-y and filled with chunks of peppermint bark, melted into perfection! They’re drizzled with white chocolate and mint candies for more peppermint flavor! These are the perfect chocolate scones to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee or mocha. This recipe makes a large batch of scones so you’ll be able to enjoy them for a few days. They’re also great to give away as a treat or enjoy on Christmas morning!

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Ingredients for Peppermint Scones

Here are the main ingredients you’ll need to make these Christmas scones:

Unsalted Butter: use ice-cold butter for making the scone batter. I recommend cubing the butter, then placing it into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder: for the scone batter.
Cocoa Powder: I like to use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder. It makes these scones extra rich and chocolate-y!
Sour Cream: for the scone batter. It makes these scones extra moist.
Peppermint Bark: use chopped peppermint bark or peppermint chocolate. If you can’t find peppermint chocolate, use regular chocolate chips and add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract into the dough.
White Chocolate Chips: for garnishing the top.
Candy Canes: use crushed candy canes for garnishing the scones.

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Scones

Making these chocolate peppermint scones is super easy when using a food processor!

Place the dry ingredients and the cold butter into a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. If you don’t have a food processor, you can still make this recipe! Just use a pastry blender or two large forks to cut the cold butter into the flour. Transfer the flour and butter mixture into a large bowl.
Next, add in the wet ingredients and gently mix the batter until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky; try not to overwork the dough, otherwise it will become too dense.
Fold in the chopped peppermint bark and then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 375F for about 15 minutes.
When done baking and cooling, drizzle with melted white chocolate and add more crushed peppermint candy on top for more peppermint flavor! Keep the scones stored in an airtight container.

Garnishing the Chocolate Scones

These festive holiday scones can be garnish with a white chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes! Just place the white chocolate chips into the microwave and heat until melted. Then drizzle the chocolate over the cooled scones and add the crushed candy canes before the chocolate sets! This way, they will stick to the surface!

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