Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 13:49     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:I love fresh scones, right out of the oven.

But they don't keep well. If it's been sitting on a shelf, it's not going to taste good.


This! I love scones, but I’m not going to make a batch because they don’t keep (even when frozen).
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2024 15:32     Subject: Re:Does anyone actually like scones?
Probably not the most authentic scones; but I prefer moist to dry and love Great Harvest black raspberry scones (and I don't really like black raspberries).
Cranberry orange is usually a safe flavor bet, too.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2024 21:25     Subject: Re:Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:I love a good scone with clotted cream and jam. Now whether to eat them Devonshire or Cornish is a whole other issue.



I was at a conference in the UK and they served the most heavenly scones with clotted cream and jam. Those were amazing. Never tried any that were as good as those. Definitely not the dried out stuff sold here with coffee.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2024 11:53     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. Amazing when dipped in coffee too


You have to heat them or dip them in coffee to conceal the fact they're stale hockey pucks.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2024 11:52     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:I’m open-minded, please tell me what if anything I’m missing about scones. I drink coffee or tea daily, sometimes both. Scones are just dry biscuits, usually with fruit in it? You have to take a bite and gulp it with coffee to get it down. They look pretty and elegant, but they’re gross, right? Are they just carried at every coffee shop and bakery because you can’t really tell when they’re stale - dry is dry?


Agree and I put bagels in that category too. Yes, even good and real New York bagels. Both are calorie bombs nobody working a desk job needs to eat at 8am. And even when they're 10/10, they're not that great or worth the calories/carbs. If I'm going to indulge for breakfast, I'd rather have a fresh plain or pistachio croissant from a good bakery.
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2024 07:38     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:He also buys cream from the store, and whips it at home. Home made whipped cream. Yum.


This is noteworthy?


Yes! In the UK you can’t even buy ready whipped cream.

This whole thread is cracking me up. I moved back to London after living in DC for 5 years and I miss US scones so much. I loved the ones from Breadfurst and the ginger scones from Northside Social.


https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/314423077
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2024 07:32     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:I love fresh scones, right out of the oven.

But they don't keep well. If it's been sitting on a shelf, it's not going to taste good.


This. If they're still warm, you're fine. The moment they cool, they start getting dense. Day old is too late; scones are a day-of food to be baked when needed.

I have frozen the dough, with mixed results.
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2024 07:31     Subject: Re:Does anyone actually like scones?
Make these (follow the recipe exactly; it matters) and then come back here and dare to tell me you don't like scones: https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/10/apple-and-cheddar-scones/

Now I want it to be fall, because these are the first thing I make!

Anonymous
Post 06/25/2024 00:25     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A good scone (moist, buttery) is amazing


+1

I love a good scone. I don’t find that many. I’ve tried making them and they are horrible.

It is hard to find a good one but when I did, it’s scrumptious.


Try the Joy of Baking cream scone recipe.
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2024 00:22     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A good scone (moist, buttery) is amazing


+1

I love a good scone. I don’t find that many. I’ve tried making them and they are horrible.

It is hard to find a good one but when I did, it’s scrumptious.


I like scones in Europe better than US. Have yet to find good scones here.
Anonymous
Post 06/24/2024 21:36     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
I love fresh scones, right out of the oven.

But they don't keep well. If it's been sitting on a shelf, it's not going to taste good.
Anonymous
Post 06/24/2024 20:53     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Absolutely. Amazing when dipped in coffee too
Anonymous
Post 06/24/2024 20:20     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
I make scones from scratch and they are heavenly. But even well made ones don’t hold up all that well. And most scones in stores and groceries are not fresh or well made. So yeah, they are bad.
Anonymous
Post 06/24/2024 20:18     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
Anonymous wrote:A good scone (moist, buttery) is amazing


+1

I love a good scone. I don’t find that many. I’ve tried making them and they are horrible.

It is hard to find a good one but when I did, it’s scrumptious.
Anonymous
Post 06/24/2024 20:02     Subject: Does anyone actually like scones?
A good scone (moist, buttery) is amazing