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Crumbly scones!

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Asked on 18 Sep 2021 by Sandra

Hi Lindsey I've made Delias fruit scones and although they taste great they are so so crumbly any ideas as to why ?

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

Perhaps there wasn’t enough liquid, or it could be that the dough was overworked and / or the scones were overbaked.

If you’re measuring the liquid in a jug, make sure you check the amount at eye level. 

The dough should be handled gently and feel moist. If there are any crumbs in the bowl it will need a spot more milk.

Kind regards

Lindsey

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