tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post5020396723743623868..comments2024-02-19T20:43:08.046+08:00Comments on Baking Library: The Truth about Scones and BiscuitsBakertanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01333706478714722217noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-76615085416601352362012-03-19T16:10:22.285+08:002012-03-19T16:10:22.285+08:00this makes me love baking even morethis makes me love baking even moresethabilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-568323851644528912011-06-23T17:03:28.270+08:002011-06-23T17:03:28.270+08:00In New Zealand scones are scones, and biscuits are...In New Zealand scones are scones, and biscuits are cookies :) Try making lemonade scones...so yummy! <br /><br />http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9474/easy-peasy-lemonade-scones.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-79167112772181787252010-09-16T15:58:32.835+08:002010-09-16T15:58:32.835+08:00Hi Wendy,
I know what you mean, haha. I still ho...Hi Wendy, <br /><br />I know what you mean, haha. I still hold on to my stand though. Yup to me, they are just scones and still scones... I'm talking about biscuits here for the benefit of others. <br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Grace, <br /><br />scones are much easier than I thought they would be and the result for this recipe is great!<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi mylifeinscones, <br /><br />thanks for dropping by and the useful insights =]. Now I know scones originate from scotland.<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /><br />Hey Pei-Lin, <br /><br />ya lo. the overnight chilling reduced the leavening power of the baking powder. I have yet to try buttermilk scones. Will do my cream chocolate scones before I venture into other scone recipes.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Indie.Tea,<br /><br />thanks for dropping by =]. I always thought that scones are something that americans are familiar with and are often eaten for breakfast.Bakertanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333706478714722217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-74118922280469940382010-09-16T05:25:02.324+08:002010-09-16T05:25:02.324+08:00I really like scones...and I prefer the word scone...I really like scones...and I prefer the word scone to biscuit. Most Americans (I'm American) are not very familiar with scones, I've noticed.Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-83403319912905703492010-09-13T23:02:01.453+08:002010-09-13T23:02:01.453+08:00Say, you finally got your hands on scone making! A...Say, you finally got your hands on scone making! A good break for you, huh?<br /><br />Hey, we should phrase it this way: It was a lovely, insightful exchange of ideas! Haha! NOT really argument lar ...<br /><br />All in all, I think it's the way they are served that distinguish them apart, aside from the slight differences in recipes. Scones are often split apart and served with clotted cream and/or preserve; biscuits are sometimes split and oftentimes served with savory stuff like gravy, though, sweet accompaniments such as honey with butter or preserve are sometimes served along instead. Sometimes, biscuits are also baked into pull-apart biscuits. Have you heard of dropped biscuits? Betty Crocker cookbook has the recipe.<br /><br />Also, the biscuits vs. cookies thingy, it's more of a matter of American vs. British English. In America, I've never heard anyone referring to cookies as "biscuits." Like I said, scones are another bake in America, which often are made into triangular shape. Try choc chip/raisin scones, they are good.<br /><br />Yea, I think overnight chilling has reduced the potency of the baking powder. Eh?<br /><br />I think Florence also shared some good tips on scone making, though, they are more for buttermilk scones, which I prefer:<br /><br />http://wlteef.blogspot.com/2009/11/buttermilk-scones.html<br /><br />(I love buttermilk scones and biscuits!)Pei-Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822262778417710649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-90007567005514219612010-09-13T21:04:45.219+08:002010-09-13T21:04:45.219+08:00FYI, in the UK and Ireland (including Scotland, wh...FYI, in the UK and Ireland (including Scotland, where scones supposedly originated), 'biscuits' are what Americans call 'cookies' (and 'cookies' refers specifically to the chocolate chip type), while scones are more like little cakes which can be sweet or savoury :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-43785701247028770922010-09-13T13:28:17.023+08:002010-09-13T13:28:17.023+08:00Sometimes I really lazy to think about scones and ...Sometimes I really lazy to think about scones and biscuit. It's never ending topic. Anyway, it's delicious! Thanks for your recipe! I miss scones a lot, will make it one of these day. Cheers!Kitchen Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609561513469940196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-53530877623472655702010-09-12T23:46:52.254+08:002010-09-12T23:46:52.254+08:00Bakertan,
Why argue with an American-headed PL???
...Bakertan,<br />Why argue with an American-headed PL???<br />Hahaha.<br /><br />To me living in a Commonwealth country, biscuits are "cookies" that are less fancy, like those Khong Guan stuff. And scones are what is in your pic.<br />There are savoury scones like cheddar scones. But I just call them scones.<br /><br />If ever my source of recipe is American and calls the scone a biscuit, then let it be la.<br />But in my head, it's still a scone.WendyinKK https://www.blogger.com/profile/08266961453200555850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-16763405106426394712010-09-12T13:58:42.097+08:002010-09-12T13:58:42.097+08:00Hi busygran,
Thanks. I like them with a little ja...Hi busygran,<br /><br />Thanks. I like them with a little jam too sometimes. But if they are rich enough I will eat them plain =]<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi HHB,<br /><br />look forward to your discussion on scones and biscuits. I dont think it will be easy to find a recipe similar to Popeyes chicken. Just like it is not easy finding a recipe similar to famous amos cookies or subway cookies haha. <br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Anncoo, <br /><br />Mine is not that detailed compared to HHB's. I am going to make this again to see if it will indeed rise more when made fresh on the same day. There is a chocolate version of this same recipe which I will want to try too =] <br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Annoymous, <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and the recommendation. Will try it out if there is the chance. <br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Edith, <br /><br />Thanks for the kind thoughts! Really nice of you =] Wooden Spoon is the one at shaw towers right? Looks like I must try their cookies or bakes when I pass by the next time.Bakertanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333706478714722217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-66278522494249894162010-09-12T12:36:43.091+08:002010-09-12T12:36:43.091+08:00ZY, next time I need to timed our meeting and get ...ZY, next time I need to timed our meeting and get you some from Wooden Spoon, it is superb!Edithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743536843148739774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-19547233278529110092010-09-12T02:20:56.981+08:002010-09-12T02:20:56.981+08:00Try this recipe from MasterChef Australia and you ...Try this recipe from MasterChef Australia and you would love it. Here is the easy link http://www.masterchef.com.au/date-and-lemon-scones.htm<br />Happy cooking<br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-24463833470771821192010-09-12T02:15:19.224+08:002010-09-12T02:15:19.224+08:00Try this recipe from MasterChef Australia.. Very t...Try this recipe from MasterChef Australia.. Very tasty indeed. Here is the easy link..http://www.masterchef.com.au/date-and-lemon-scones.htm<br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-48295311049415385052010-09-11T23:53:49.039+08:002010-09-11T23:53:49.039+08:00Thanks for the details about making scones. Would ...Thanks for the details about making scones. Would like to bookmark this yummy recipe :)ann lowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203098783181636146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-63784755060994392142010-09-11T21:29:42.501+08:002010-09-11T21:29:42.501+08:00I have actually done up a post on differences betw...I have actually done up a post on differences between scones and biscuits...but it is still in my draft box ;) Besides being sweeter, scones are often served split in half and filled with jam and cream, whereas biscuits are usually served alongside a meal. I am still searching for a recipe that will replicate popeye's biscuits, let me know if you stumble onto one :)Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-14501456639920085542010-09-11T21:12:30.907+08:002010-09-11T21:12:30.907+08:00Hi Cathy,
these scones are quite nice. I will be ...Hi Cathy,<br /><br />these scones are quite nice. I will be making them again soon.<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br />Hi Jenny, <br /><br />scones are quite practical since they make a good breakfast and are low in sugar. Look forward to more of your muffins and scones =]<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Jean, <br /><br />Your biscuits look lovely! so much better than mine...<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Eelin,<br /><br />thanks! I wasnt confident since this is the 1st I'm time making them. They turned out quite good even though they didnt rise much ( I chilled the dough overnight instead of baking right away)<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Limecake,<br /><br />This is my 1st time making them and I am loving it. <br /><br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Jane, <br /><br />After browsing through some scone recipes, I realised that this recipe that I use has a rather high proportion of butter and liquid. Thus the buttery taste is quite prominent. The dough is very very sticky though, probably due to the large amount of cream. Nevertheless, its turned out quite decent.<br /><br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Jean,<br /><br />Actually among the 3 books I mentioned, I have only gone through The Modern Baker. For the other 2 books, I merely browsed through. <br /><br />Dont worry. I am sure every baker have their fair share of baking mishaps. Practice makes perfect. Am sure that your future loaf cakes will turn out better.Bakertanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333706478714722217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-77429130754674779052010-09-11T20:54:56.214+08:002010-09-11T20:54:56.214+08:00Good-looking scones! I like them with jam.Good-looking scones! I like them with jam.busygranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514331411882321144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-86059433279836921942010-09-11T19:25:04.814+08:002010-09-11T19:25:04.814+08:00hey there,
thanks for leaving comments at my blog...hey there,<br /><br />thanks for leaving comments at my blog, especially that of Nick Malgeiri's recipes. Have yet to get my hands on his baking books, especially The Modern Baker, seems to be out of stock everywhere.<br /><br />I'm a little disappointed with the results. Will take a while more before I'll be confident enough again to try baking loaf cakes again.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190840856574308984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-11163289017714362662010-09-11T18:23:16.927+08:002010-09-11T18:23:16.927+08:00Your scones look wonderful and nicely baked! I lik...Your scones look wonderful and nicely baked! I like these with buttery taste, and yours would be ideal. Thanks for sharing. When I saw HHB's post, I was also tempted to bake it. However, there are just too many other recipes to try. :pPassionate About Bakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454478587314315169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-32170926371207597622010-09-11T16:36:33.768+08:002010-09-11T16:36:33.768+08:00i adore scones and biscuits! bring on the carbs! t...i adore scones and biscuits! bring on the carbs! this looks delicious!LimeCakehttp://limecake.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-60282629528584813962010-09-11T16:30:53.779+08:002010-09-11T16:30:53.779+08:00Your scones look incredible!
Makes me want to make...Your scones look incredible!<br />Makes me want to make some right now :)NEL, the batter bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120123332638371466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-25990370805025207312010-09-11T16:23:19.021+08:002010-09-11T16:23:19.021+08:00hey there! what a coincidence I just baked some bi...hey there! what a coincidence I just baked some biscuits (i'll like to call mine biscuits haa) today as well. You can check them out at my blog.<br /><br />Your scones look anticipating! <br />I have the same baking book as well. Am going to try out this recipe soon :PJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190840856574308984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-59326413832523957092010-09-11T14:00:20.448+08:002010-09-11T14:00:20.448+08:00My brother in law has been hinting to me to make s...My brother in law has been hinting to me to make scones after he found out I started learning to bake stuff. Pressure, pressure... I'll give this a try once I am more confident with my muffins.. :PI'm a full-time mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500868058094898354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518449826441334619.post-67494711678920152472010-09-11T13:39:19.804+08:002010-09-11T13:39:19.804+08:00Wow... looks delicious. I will give this a try soo...Wow... looks delicious. I will give this a try soon *^_^*CaThYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550802526092138865noreply@blogger.com