Saturday 10 May 2008

Do we have smelly internet..............

We I wished we did right now............cause these scones smell devine..................I can't give you the exact recipe but it includes SR flour, cream, milk, pinch of salt and some bicard soda............

(for those that regular read my blog - yes I did use the correct flour)

combine ingredients until you get the "right consistency" yep now your asking what is the "right consistency" well keep looking..................this isn't...............

............getting closer..............

this is pretty right now.............

then you have to knead the dough and roll out on a floured surface.............(using my newest family heirloom)............(ask "bookworm" to now take the pics as you have flour everywhere).......

then cut them out with my mystery item..............my other family heirloom.............this is the scone cutter that my Nan used as long as I can remember (much safer then the glass I use).........

.............we have been sorting things out at my grandparents house (remember my Pop died last month) and Mum put these aside for me knowing I LOVE cooking..............they are very precious to me.............so today we had to make some scones...........the kids love it when I make them..........they love to help also

now they are cooked.................

just perfect..............

and ready for me to eat.............

sorry must rush off and eat them..........when my city friends come to visit soon I will make some more.............gosh that will have to be a big batch.............

...........take care til next post.............

33 comments:

Sew Create It - Jane said...

They look divine! Any chance you would share your recipe? Also can I ask how thick you roll out your dough. The last time...well to be honest the only time I've ever made scones I think I rolled them too thin. They tasted right, but didn't rise as much as I expected them to.

Lynda said...

I want some, wwwaaaaahhhhhhaaaa! I have a nice cup of tea here to wash them down too. You are mean to share such yummy pictures! Very productive of you though, All I did today was clean the fish tank and buy a bargain bench! LOL

Unknown said...

I'm just putting on my coat to head on over - they look delicious!

Anita said...

Yummo!! Did you get some Blackberry Jam from Nundle to go with them??? LOL

Anonymous said...

Yum Yum !!! They look delicious. I'm going to attempt some tomorrow to take to Narromine for Morning Tea.
Love the items that were Nan's. Great treasures.

Robyn said...

LOL - I always cut out scones with a glass too. I remember one batch the glass broke.........don't worry I threw it out and started again.

Anonymous said...

Mmm I love scones. Yours look so yummy!

Annie said...

You're making me hungry Chooky - wish I could pop in and have some. LOVE all your goodies from the weekend. I'm getting those pics ready for you ...I am!

Unknown said...

I think I can smell them all the way to my home. Ummmmmm.

Chocolate Cat said...

After my Nan passed away I inherited a few favorite things that I am still using, a little saucepan with a few dents and a colander in the same condition. I always take a minute to think of her when I use them!

Anonymous said...

Well I'll be ???
When you mentioned scones and knead in the same breath and when I saw the rolling pin, my Country Womens upbringing held its breath and thought......what is she doing.
And begorra........it works.

To explain. Country Womens Association shows were were we girls showed off our developing skills in scone and sponge making.
And the two things that have alwasy been drummed into my head re scones is use the knife so you do not overmix, do not knead, handle as little as possible.

But yours work...so while Moggie is not here....there is more than one way to kill a cat. Am almost off to make some....
They look fantastic.

Katie said...

I never would have guessed. What a wonderful thing to have!

Fiona said...

They are making me feel so hungry!!!!

Stina Blomgren said...

Oh...no ...this isn´t fair...teasing us with your delicious scones..lucky for you...Sweden is far far away...*LOL*...wish I could be on your doorstep!!
Enjoy them...don´t think of me...;D

chook said...

Happy Mothers Day to you
the scones look yummy
hugs Beth

The Naturalist's Daughter said...

The scones look delicious. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day today.
Hugs

Unknown said...

Yummy! I want to come to your house for afternoon tea. The scones look great. Mine never work out! Jo

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Chookyblue! The scones look delicious - I make doorstops!! Tho, I've since found out a couple of vital things I do wrong, so one day will give it another go - my specialty is choc chip biccies to DIE FOR!!! And the recipe makes 7-8 dozen, depending on how big you make em!! Your photos of Nundle treasures led me astray - I've chatted to Kerry and signed up for the challenge AND bought some of the blue/green fabrics you showed! Oh dear!! I'm a BAAAAAAAD girl! Tee! Hee! Hee! Bear Hugs! KRIS )Tag Along Teddies)

Wendy said...

yum o... the scones looks so good. The cream and strawberry jam on top is the best.

Anonymous said...

Hi Those scones have inspired me to make some too. My recipe includes SR flour, cream and lemonade. May not be very traditional but they taste great. What wonderful treasures you have to remember your grandparent by. Every time you make scones you can smile at the memories your rolling pin and wonderful cutter bring to mind.
Hope to see you at Nundle in July
Jeanie

Leanne said...

Mmmm they look delicious..... mine always turn out like rocks.

Anonymous said...

Yummo! Scones are a favourite in our house. My "city" friends can't believe I make things from scratch!! So much easier than having packets of stuff everywhere! They look beautiful. I'm sure they were just as yummy as they look!!

Jenny said...

Hmmmmm-I can imagine the delicious smell and the taste-they look so light and fluffy.

Solstitches said...

Yum, those scones look as light as a feather and so delicious.
How cool that you have your nans baking stuff.

Margaret

Rose Johnston said...

Oh yummmm!!! Now I want to go make some lol How lovely you have your Nans tools!!!

Carin said...

those look yummy!
Given your recipe I think they are close to what we call biscuts here in the states( I know those are cookies there LOL!)
They are beautiful! I like them warm with butter and honey.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Those look yummy!!!! Are you gonna share the recipe with us or not?? what are you waiting for?? LOL!!!! We wanna taste too.

julieQ said...

Yummy! When is the next batch ready?

Blossom said...

wow..they look divine...any chance of your recipe.??please....pleeeease???
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease????

Kellie said...

Oh they look fantastic ... my mouth is watering! I'd better go get a cuppa!

Kim said...

You know. I think you were going to share this recipe...this is "bake and tease" showing us this yummy stuff and it being too far away to pull up a chair to sample. Pretty to look at too. :)

Jodie said...

Those scones sure do look delicious!!! I love the family heirlooms especially the scone cutter, very antiquey...

Jodie :)

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Donna those look so good my mouth is watering!! Would you share your recipe with me?