Classic Scones

May 31, 2023 Chatelaine

A blue plate with a scone topped with whipped cream and jam with a side of berries on a wood table with another plate with a half-eaten scone and a spoon full of jam

A lesson on cold butter

Cold butter is ideal for baked goods that should be crisp. Butter that’s straight from the fridge doesn’t get fully incorporated into a batter; instead it gets broken down into small pieces throughout your dough. Since butter is about 18% water, steam is released in those pockets during baking, which helps create flaky layers. Use it in: scones, pie crust, biscuits and crispy cookies.

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