The Secret Life of Scones

There's so very much more to this simple recipe than perhaps you realise!

Not only can it be varied to create any sweet or savoury scone, American biscuit, griddle cake or rock bun you can think of, not only is it the base recipe for many traditional and ancient dishes but it also make lovely fluffy dumplings, crisp doughnuts, cobblers, turnovers, pie crusts and more.The book starts out with detailed information on how to make scones, which flours, fats and liquids to use, rubbing in and how to handle the dough, and other important tips including storage, freezing (this handy key recipe can even be held ready in the fridge or freezer in case of emergencies!), plus info on the similar American biscuit recipe and instructions on how a proper Cornish cream tea should be constructed!This is followed by sections on ...~ Sweet Scones – how to add dried fruit, cooked fruit, syrups, seeds etc.~ Cheese Scones and other savoury ideas~ Shortcakes – go beyond the classic strawberry shortcake~ Rock Cakes – aka rock buns~ Regional Variations – such as Welsh Cakes, Singin’ Hinnies and the delectable Devonshire Apple Dappy~ Griddle/Girdle Cakes – a useful quick alternative to baking~ Cobblers, Slumps and Similar~ Short & Crumbly Crusts – including how to make lovely crisp biscuits of the English persuasion~ Dumplings & Doughnuts – with a gorgeous recipe from Canada!~ Leftovers!~ Incidental RecipesIn addition to scone recipes there are many variations and suggestions, lots of delicious ideas based on the key recipe including some surprising ones, helpful information and tips for success plus extra recipes and suggestions for embellishments and accoutrements. The plan is that readers, once familiar with the recipe, will soon be serving their own spectacular creations.This is the fourth book in Suzy Bowler’s Key Recipes series and is written in her usual friendly style with occasional anecdotes and asides. Each book in the series gives a variety of recipes as is usual with cookbooks but also all the information needed to be able to build on the simple key recipe and make it your own.