Why did my treacle scones not rise?
Why did my treacle scones not rise?
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.
Can you freeze treacle scones?
Can you freeze treacle scones? Yes, wrap well in clingfilm then pop into a labeled freezer bag and they will freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly of course.
What is in self raising flour that makes it rise?
Self rising flour is a mixture made up of regular flour, baking powder and salt. The leavening power of the baking powder is mixed evenly throughout the flour, so you will automatically get that nice rise out of your baked goods every time you use self rising flour.
Can I freeze uncooked scones?
Editor: Scones are rich enough that they freeze very well unbaked! You don’t need to thaw them completely before baking, just let them sit on the baking sheet while the oven is heating to start to take the chill off. Freezer-Friendly Scones: Freeze Unbaked Dough, Bake When Needed!
Can I defrost scones in microwave?
If you are in a hurry, you can defrost them in the microwave. Defrost the scones on the low setting so that they thaw gradually and fully. This way you will reheat the scones at the same time. If you have time, you can let the baked goods thaw on your kitchen counter for an hour or so.
How do I make treacle scones?
Treacle Scones is a community recipe submitted by Nickki and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, treacle or syrup and enough milk to make a soft dough.
Can I use self raising flour instead of plain flour for scones?
Self Raising flour can be used instead of Plain – but if you do use self raising omit the bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar and instead add 1 Tsp Baking Powder. Scones are best eaten on the day they are made – but that shouldn’t be a big problem!
How long will my treacle scones keep?
Your treacle scones will keep for just a couple of days but freeze beautifully, just defrost completely and gently warm in the oven for best results. This recipe makes approximately 8 treacle scones
Where can I find treacle scones in North Berwick?
Distant memories of those delightful flavours include a little café in North Berwick, which made wonderful treacle scones – served warm of course. Afternoon tea in the Lake of Menteith Hotel at Port of Menteith in days of yore used to come with a plate of mixed scones – plain, fruit, cheese, treacle and, occasionally, more exotic flavours.
