Day 21 – Lily’s Scones (page 67) & Spanish Macaroons (page 54)
WOW! The best ever scone recipe! Nigella says ‘These are the best scones I’ve ever eaten‘ and I agree 100% We’re big fans of scones in this household and I’ve made them over the past few years with varying success. I’ve always been on the look-out for a fail-safe recipe and I think I’m in love with this one.
Simple instructions, throw everything into the food processor, whizz it up, Add milk, very quick mix, out on to board for kneading (gently), cut out, egg wash into the oven and 10 minutes later – heavenly results.
The only unusual thing about the recipe is the inclusion of a lot of cream of tartar. I’m not well-versed in using c-of-t, but according to the book it is what gives these scones a ‘dreamy lightness‘.
Maddie and Paul tried Nigella’s suggestion of ‘Thunder and Lightning‘ – clotted cream and black treacle. They thought it was delicious.
Marks out of 10: 10
Bakers comment: very impressed with this recipe. I’ll definitely be making it again. I wasn’t sure what cream of tartar would do…am still not sure, but whatever it does, it does it well! Follow this link to see the recipe for yourself!
I was trialling these recipes last night (Saturday night). Traditionally if we are in, this is the night Paul and I try to have a fun evening – cocktails, music, cooking, hanging out with the kids. Last night was great – Paul was creating delicious veggie burgers from the Wahaca recipe book, Maddie was making guacamole, Rohan was pottering at the table with some pastry making shapes, Felix was in and out of the kitchen, Craig Charles was playing Funk on 6 music and we were having Margaritas and French Martinis. Scones were made pre-alcohol, Spanish Macaroons after a strong martini, must have been a good recipe as I’m not sure I was following it with 100% concentration! 😉
Spanish Macaroons
Another great. throw it all in, mix it up recipe (there are lots of these in ‘How to be a Domestic Goddess‘ which is brilliant. Lots of ground almonds and an orange accent in these little balls of goodness. Into the mixer, whizz up, roll into little balls and into the oven.
Everyone liked them. Again a good, fast recipe with pleasing results.
Marks out of 10: 8-9
Bakers comment: very easy, very pleasing.
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