How do you make a big, soft fluffy scone? If you have Gemma's secret scone recipe it's easy! Enjoy piping hot buttery scones in no time. Thermomix and conventional cooking method.

This recipe was originally published in the CWA (Country Women's Association) cookbook but has undergone modifications and improvements over time. I must confess, it's not my recipe. My good friend Gemma is famous for her scones and this is a tried and tested recipe passed down to her.

The original recipe was from Gemma's grandmothers CWA cookbook. Gemma's grandmother had written alterations and notes in the book. When her grandmother passed away Gemma's father continued to make the scones as per his mother's modifications. He also made his own adjustments to the recipe.

Gem's father may have been a bit cheeky because he particularly liked making scones as he knew he was better than the old ladies at making them. They may have been good cooks but his scones were superior to theirs! He thought it was all in the mixing... although I think it may just be a fabulous recipe!

Gemma was taught to make scones the old-fashioned way, but when she bought her original TM31 her dad was curious as to whether the machine could make a good scone.

The Fluffy Scone Bake Off!

Gem & her dad decided to have a bake-off! One batch was made in the Thermomix and one by hand. So who was the winner?? The winner was everyone at Gemma's house waiting to eat the scones. Both batches were amazing. I know for a fact that Gemma ALWAYS uses the Thermomix to make her scones now because I have been there whilst they're being made.

Gemma has kindly allowed me to share the recipe. Whether you make these by hand or in the Thermomix I am sure you will be impressed by these big, fluffy scones

Big Soft Scones by Hand

If you're making these by hand you will need a large bowl a whisk and a wooden spoon.

The ingredients are a little different if you're mixing by hand:

Ingredients:

60g butter (cut into small cubes)
150 g cream
100 g milk
1 egg
60g icing sugar
400 grams of self-raising flour
1 pinch salt

Method:

In a large mixing bowl rub the butter through the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Add the cream, milk, egg, and icing sugar to the flour mixture.
Whisk for 1 minute until just combined.
Flour a flat surface and continue as per the recipe below.

More Scone Recipes

I'm a fan of scones and have my own Thermomix scone recipe that I shared previously. If you don't have cream in the fridge you will love my version of this classic tea dish. I have also previously shared my fancy, Bakers Delight, copycat scones. The copycat scones are White chocolate and Blueberry Scone which is finished with a lemon glaze. Both recipes are definitely worth a try when you have time.

Tips for Making Perfect Thermomix Scones

Scones like the cold.
- Use cold butter straight from the fridge
- Winter is a great time to cook scones because the house is cold.
- Use ice-cold buttermilk in the scone mixture
Scones don't like warm hands.
- Use a Thermomix or food processor to combine the butter and flour.
- Hands are warm and will melt the butter causing it to be absorbed by the flour making the scones heavy. The cold butter will coat the flour.
- Don’t knead the mixture ever! Once the liquid is added process until just barely combined.
Scones like to be close to other scones on the baking tray. This helps them to rise evenly. Place the scones on the baking tray so that they touch.

Baking Your Scones

I've baked these scones on the MixShops Rose Gold Baking Tray. The large baking tray is 27cm x 40cm. It was the perfect size for this scone recipe. Being a heavy tray the scones are cooked evenly and you won't have to worry about the bottom of the scone burning.

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What to serve on Homemade Fluffy Scones?

Now you will need something delicious to spread over your delicious, fluffy scone. Strawberry jam and cream is a classic topping but if you're looking for a change, why not try some of these yummy condiments?

3 jars of jam on a white background with whole plums in a bowl — Spiced Plum Jam

Homemade Thermomix Passionfruit Jam — Spiced Plum Jam

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Gemma's Famous Fluffy Scone Recipe

Julie Carlyle

How do you make a big, soft fluffy scone? If you have Gemma's secret scone recipe it's easy! Enjoy piping hot buttery scones in no time.

5 from 12 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Brunch

Cuisine Australian, English

Servings large scones

Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

1 Thermomix

Ingredients

400 g self-raising flour
60 g sugar
60 g butter cut in cubes
150 g cream
1 egg
1 pinch salt
100 g milk

Instructions

Pre-heat oven 220 degrees Celsius. Prepare a tray with baking paper.
Place self-raising flour and sugar in TM bowl. Blend 9 sec/ Speed 9.
400 g self-raising flour, 60 g sugar
Add cubed butter to the flour. Blend 9 sec/Speed 9.
60 g butter
Add cream, egg, salt and milk to the TM bowl. Combine 30 sec/Speed 4. (the ingredients should have only just come together.)
150 g cream, 1 egg, 1 pinch salt, 100 g milk
Flour your bench or Thermomat and turn the dough out onto the bench or mat. (Use lots of flour as the mix will be very wet).
Gently pat the dough into a 2cm thick rectangle. Avoid overworking the dough.
Using a cookie cutter cut 10 scones.
Place scones on the tray so they're just touching each other.
Brush the top of the scones with a little milk.
Bake for 15 mins or until golden brown.

Notes

Butter is added straight from the fridge. Cut into small cubes to allow easy mixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 72mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword Cake, fluffy scones, High Tea, Retro, Scone, Thermomix

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