Use Stand Mixer for Scone
I tried for the first time to bake scone. I used a stand mixer to mix the ingredients based on a recipe. But I have some questions:
- Is it ok to use a stand mixer to mix them? I used the beater to mix them as it did it very quick.
- The dough was very runny and I was not able to shape it at all. I added more flour (I used self-raising) but it did not help.
- After I baked it, the smell and taste were good but they were not crumbly. They were more bread than scone as they were stiff. Did I mix for too long?
Best Answer
Scones should really be mixed very minimally, in order to avoid developing the gluten structure. Over mixing will result in less crumbly end product. So, in this instance I would not recommend a stand mixer. Instead, just mix by hand.
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