- Why did the butter leak out during baking?
- Either the dough wasn't cold enough when you put it in the oven, or the oven wasn't hot enough. The butter must 'explode' from the steam, not melt.
All-butter puff scones
The 'basic' scone, where there is no waffle: only the quality of the butter matters. Similar to the French croissant technique, the layering of butter and dough provides lightness here too. If you use good quality, high-fat (min. 82%) butter, the difference is striking.
Ingredients
500
g
Plain flour
250
g
Cold butter (min. 82%)
150
g
Sour cream
1
pc
Egg
25
g
Fresh yeast
100
ml
Lukewarm milk
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Sugar
1
pc
Egg (glazing)
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Equipment Needed
- Fridge (important!)
- Rolling pin
- Baking tray
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Proof the yeast in the milk. Rub the butter into the flour.
Tip: Don't melt the butter with your hands! Use a food processor or work quickly.
2
✓
Knead the dough. You should get a smooth, shiny ball.
Tip: Once done, refrigerate for 20 minutes so the butter firms up.
3
✓
Roll out, fold in three. Return to the fridge for 20 minutes.
Tip: Chilling is key. If the butter melts in the dough before baking, it won't be flaky, but a greasy brioche.
4
✓
Repeat folding and chilling once more. Finally, prove on the tray after stamping for 30 minutes.
Tip: For the final prove, no fridge is needed, you can leave it at room temperature.
5
✓
Glaze, bake at 180°C (170°C Fan) for 25 minutes.
Tip: They will rise beautifully high.
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Ingredients
- 500 g Plain flour
- 250 g Cold butter (min. 82%)
- 150 g Sour cream
- 1 pc Egg
- 25 g Fresh yeast
- 100 ml Lukewarm milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 pc Egg (glazing)