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This is the second episode of our cheat guide for good cooking. Scones are a real gift for non-bakers because they are incredibly easy to make, and the recipe is often something that is transmitted rather than doing it. A family inheritance if you want. We were lucky to get Hazel ours, Sarit's mother. The Hazel's scones were the heart and soul of each family that has gathered for as long as anyone who can remember. They are the taste for his kindness and devotion to all of us in his family and at his table. In the spirit of Hazel's generosity, consider this recipe that is transmitted to you, in the hope that for many generations to come – a non -boulanger – will be famous for your scones.
A note on shaping and dimensioning
All forms are generally better rolled on slabs of thickness of about 5 cm, then:
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Cut into 12 small scones using a 4 to 5 cm cutter, or six larger scones using a 6-7 cm cut-off
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16 cm in shape and cut it in corners
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In the shape of a 12cmx20 cm rectangle and cut into eight squares
Honey and co basic scone recipe
Make six big or 12 small scones
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Place all the ingredients of the dough apart from the tuber in a bowl and rub to form a consistency of breadcrumbs.
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Add 100 g of woodter and bring the mixture to a dough (add the remaining 20 g of tuber if necessary). Go to a floured surface. Do not undermine too much! The scones do not like too much kneading.
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For the natural scones to be used with jam and cream, flatten the dough about 5 cm thick and use a cutter to make your scones (see note on the dimensioning). You will need to reform the garnishes to obtain the total number of SCONES.
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Brush the top of egg washing. You should do it for all the variations displayed, then, if you keep anything, sprinkle it with washing before cooking so that it sticks.
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Cook in a hot oven at 200c with a fan for 15 minutes. Reduce the fire to 180 ° C and bake for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until it is golden and charming.
Variations
Orange, currants and oats
Add to the basic paste:
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These are great like a snack or to serve with pointed cheese and chutney. After shaping, but before cooking, sprinkle on a tablespoon of sugar Demerara and oats.
Goat cheese and pepper
Add to the basic paste:
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These are perfect with butter and preserves, such as the membrillo or marmalade, no necessary cream. After shaping, but before cooking, sprinkle a little crunchy sea salt and 20 g of pumpkin seeds on top.
Herby and spicy
Add to the basic paste:
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These do not need support. They are perfect for a picnic or a lunch box, or cut into smaller and baked pieces for cocktails. After shaping but before cooking, sprinkle 10 g of pumpkin seeds and a few chili flakes on top.
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