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Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« on: January 05, 2016, 01:36:24 am »
I made a half batch of these as I thought 30 would be too many even for the freezer.  I got 11 from the half batch.

The mixture was a bit different from the usual scone dough, and it didn’t rise much (unless my baking powder needs renewing), but they tasted wonderful, both straight from the oven and once allowed to cool.

I only buttered mine (no jam or cream in this instance) and for the fruit I used, sultanas, craisins and 2 chopped Medjool dates.
I brushed the tops with melted butter instead of using an egg just for that.

I reduced the mixing times slightly for the half load and didn’t need to scrape down and re-knead for added time as stated.

Not the most attractive scones I've made, but like I said I really enjoyed how they tasted, worth a try.   :)



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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2016, 04:59:04 am »
Nice Julie, half quantity sounds good to me too.
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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2016, 06:35:07 am »
Thanks Judy.  They look so pale but were cooked through. Taste better than they look.  ;D

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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2016, 07:28:55 am »
I love scones and yours look delicious Julie. 8)
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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2016, 08:39:43 pm »
Thanks Cornish.  :D

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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2016, 02:31:38 am »
I took one out of the freezer and warmed it gently in my Turbo oven for DH today.  He remarked it's more like a rock cake than a scone (but nicer and not as dry) and I have to agree.  :)

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Re: Chocolate Fruit Scones - I love Chocolate TM book
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2016, 06:30:28 am »
The important thing is the taste. I've only ever made plain or fruit scones, no other type.
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