Scones are one of the easiest baking projects—and as long as you follow a few basic rules of scone making, you should always have tender tasty scones!
Use cold (or frozen) butter, and cold liquid
Handle the dough minimally—if you overwork or over knead the dough, your result will be scones that resemble stones!
Bake in a completely preheated, hot oven (usually 400-425 degrees)—and test for done-ness 2-3 minutes before the recommended baking time. It is always easier to add time than to subtract time!
The following scone begins with a good, basic plain scone recipe. The addition of Gorgonzola cheese and cranberries produces … Read More »






