Made 100 scones for Persephone Books tea using this foolproof Ballymaloe recipe. (Note that it’s jam first then cream – revealing my Cornish loyalty).
To make 100, use the quantities below. But when using the Magmix (even though I have the largest size – though I covet the new extra large 5200XL) I find it easiest to work in batches, mixing the dough and putting it in my largest mixing bowl then mixing another batch.
| ingredients | x 1 (makes about 20) | x 5 (makes about 100) |
|---|---|---|
| flour | 900g | 4500g |
| butter | 170g | 850g |
| eggs | 3 | 15 |
| baking powder | 3 heaped tsp | 15 heaped tsp |
| castor sugar (optional) | 50g | 250g |
| milk | about 450ml | max 1250ml |
Scones at Persephone Books