Something about scones keeps me coming back for more and the best part is having the recipe safe and secure in my ol' file! It's delicious, fragrant, versatile, terrible easy to make, requires little clean up...the list goes on and on really.
I had 3 types in mind but after making a quick run down to the shops, crossed out one of them and went with the other 2. Scones with jam are ridiculously yummy (the better the jam, the higher up in heaven you go!) and I've always wanted to try baking the jam inside the scones instead of slathering it on after it comes out of the oven. I've been toying with idea for so long that I knew I just had to try it!
It turned out alright but terribly messy and a little unappetizing I think. Looked like something exploded really...but I think taste wise it was pretty good with the sugar in the jam getting that little hint of caramel-smokiness after all that time in the oven!
The other type I wanted to try was a plain one since I've always done my scones with something added in. A little bit like back to the basics but not all the way back though, as I decided to top them with a little brown sugar.
I thought the sugar would melt but surprisingly the little crystals stayed quite firm so each bite of the scone had a sweet crunch to it!
Had a little bit of hazelnut powder sitting in the fridge for some time so I decided to add about 20 grams and upped the vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons....WOW! The whole house was filled with the heady scents of toasted hazelnuts and vanilla. Bliss.
Little bit o' midnight grubbin' never hurt anyone! Hehehe...
