What are Traditional Mini Scones?
Scones are a type of rich, slightly savory, pastry served in Britain at breakfast or tea. Traditional English scones only slightly resemble the American biscuit. Both use a flaky, dense pastry, but scones are a bit sweeter and more delicate. It is believed that scones originated in the 1500s in Scotland. English families hand down prized scone recipes from generation to generation.
What makes Gorgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones different?
Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones are different from the muffin-sized scones that populate U.S. pastry cases. They are smaller and much more delicate, with a tender crumb. Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden is committed to wholesome, natural ingredients. Traditional Mini Scones are made with unbleached flour and aluminum free baking powder. Georgie uses only fresh oranges and lemons, plump cranberries and Southern pecans. No concentrates. No preservatives.
How are Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones packaged?
Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones are one-ounce in size and come a dozen to a box. Each box contains a single flavor. The one-ounce scones are packaged in a Ovenable baking tray, ready to pop right into your oven! The Traditional Mini Scones are the perfect size for tea-time, breakfast or anytime throughout the day.
What is the best way to bake Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones?
Pre-heat your oven to the appropriate temperature for 5-10 minutes before baking. The appropriate temperature for Lemon Scones is 400 degrees, and the appropriate temperature for Cranberry & Orange and Orange Peel & Pecan Scones is 375 degrees. Place the Traditional Mini Scones on the center rack. Since all ovens vary, follow initial baking directions, keeping a watchful eye and possibly making a few adjustments.
How do I use the Ovenable baking tray that comes with Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones?
The Ovenable baking tray can be popped right into the oven. For a delightful crispy outside crust, Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones should be evenly spaced. When baking a large amount, try a cookie sheet, or baking pan lined with parchment paper. Cool on a wire rack for the perfect scone.
Can Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones be microwaved?
No! The Traditional Mini Scones should only be baked in a pre-heated oven.
Do Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones need to be defrosted before baking?
No, for best results bake the Traditional Mini Scones from frozen.
Can Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones be reheated once baked?
Yes, place your already-baked scones into a pre-heated oven and warm through.
If Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden Traditional Mini Scones defrost, can they be refrozen?
If the frozen mini scones have completely defrosted you should not re-freeze them. Keep them refrigerated and bake them as soon as possible. Keep a watchful eye while baking as they will not need quite as long in the oven. Unfortunately, if in doubt it is probably best to discard the scones.
