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Can you freeze these scones?

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Willow10 Tue 04-Jun-19 13:33:42

Has anyone tried the three ingredient easy scones that were on GN this week? If so, what were they like and can they be frozen?

EllanVannin Tue 04-Jun-19 15:15:46

I'd imagine they'd be like door-stops !

Gonegirl Tue 04-Jun-19 15:25:26

Oh I meant to try that! Sounds so easy. If they came out ok when you made them then I can't see why they wouldn't freeze like any other scones. Things usually come out of the freezer the same as when they went in.

Nonnie Tue 04-Jun-19 15:45:04

I freeze scones and they are fine but I do warm them in the oven before eating.

BradfordLass72 Wed 05-Jun-19 06:46:07

My mother used to refresh stale scones by patting their bottoms with a clean, wet hand so they were ever-so-slightly damp, then popping them in a medium oven for about 10 mins. They always came out as if newly baked.

Willow10 Thu 06-Jun-19 19:13:01

Just thought I would try the recipe, but I'm not up to eating 12 all at once! Thank you for your replies.

Mapleleaf Thu 06-Jun-19 19:28:30

I've not looked at the recipe for those scones you are talking about, but the ones I make freeze really well. I like to warm them slightly in the oven once defrosted, though.

Fernbergien Thu 06-Jun-19 20:14:33

I freeze scones then revive by putting in microwave on high for a short while. About a minute for two. Don’t defrost first.

shysal Thu 06-Jun-19 20:24:02

Yes. I have been adapting the recipe to bake a cheese version which I freeze and microwave for 30 seconds to heat through as required. They are light and fluffy.
If anyone is interested the basic recipe uses 14 oz SR flour, 6 oz double cream and 6 oz lemonade. For my cheese scones I add grated cheese, and salt. Bake at 220C for 10-12 mins.
I bought a multi pack of Asda little bottles of lemonade which contain around the quantity required.

Willow10 Tue 11-Jun-19 19:45:45

Thank you Shysal, I might try them now!

Bathsheba Wed 12-Jun-19 10:22:05

I looked at the recipe, but I'm puzzled by one of the ingredients: a can of lemonade. What size can? Asda, for example, sell lemonade in 250ml, 330ml, or the mini cans at 150ml each.

I do wish the recipe would specify the exact amount of lemonade - it's ridiculous just to say "a can" ??

Bathsheba Wed 12-Jun-19 10:22:52

Oops, should have read your post first shysal blush

Willow10 Thu 13-Jun-19 13:14:03

Well ......

Not being a huge fan of white flour, I tried baking them with wholemeal. Let's just say they are not exactly light and fluffy. In fact they would definitely stick you to the ground in a high wind!

I blame the oven grin