Earlier this year, I blogged about some
"Downton Abbey" Scone Mix I received as a gift. After that post ran, I got a lovely e-mail from Garvey's, maker of the scone mix, letting me know this same mix is actually available year-round and offering to send me a sample of the mix, which of course I was only too happy to receive. Just as with the "Downton Abbey" mix, this one called for a half stick of butter, a half cup plus 1 tablespoon of milk, and that was all. It mixed up super easy, and I had scones in the oven in under five minutes!
One tip I learned last year, I believe, was to simply grate the cold butter instead of using a pastry blender to incorporate it into the scone mix. That speeds things up considerably, and the grated pieces of butter seem to stick to the flour quite nicely and evenly. I added raisins to the scone mix as per the Garvey's package suggestions, and again, these scones baked up nice and fluffy with a slightly crispy top. I spread my scones with some of the raspberry and jalapeno jam I first tried last week, and oh, they were delicious! If you'd like to try some of the Garvey's scone mix for yourself, visit the company's website
here or find them on Amazon.
I saw a biscuit recipe last week that called for grating the butter. (Frozen, I think). I would never have thought of doing that but I can see how it would work well. Thanks for the review of this product.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela. These look delicious. Deb
ReplyDeleteThe scones look yummy! I haven't seen the mix in stores in my area, but then I haven't diligently looked for it either. I'll have to keep my eyes open. It would be nice to have on hand for a quick scone and tea with a friend.
ReplyDeleteI have always grated the butter - frozen - it works so much better!
ReplyDeleteIs there nothing that can be found at Amazon???!!!! I'll go and check out the scone mix right now! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my I am now craving a scone! Delicious. Sounds easy - great tip - grate the butter. Time for tea!
ReplyDeleteHi Angela! That's a great tip, and I just happen to have bought a box of the Downton scones when they went on sale at World Mkt. and still have them in my cupboard. How nice of them to send you some!! I decided to drastically reduce my intake of breads, chips, crackers and try to do more salads, veg, protein, fruit for a while.... but, that scone looks delicious! It will have to wait for a special occasion :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you dear tea friend!!
These scones look delicious. Now I am hungry for scones.
ReplyDeleteWonderful new to me company.
Your photo looks so inviting, puts me in the mood for some scones! Will have to try, Joanie
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