Paul Hollywood shares scones recipe he's used for years – plus three mistakes bakers make
dailyrecord.co.ukScones have been a staple in the UK for hundreds of years.While the origin of the sweet treats isn't clearly documented, they are widely believed to originate from Scotland in the early 16th century.The first known mention of a scone was in 1513, in a Scottish poem by Sir David Lyndsay.
And they've since become a staple in British and Irish baking, often associated with the traditional practice of afternoon tea.But despite being hugely popular, people can still struggle to bake them.
So if you are struggling in this department, fear not. Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood outlined his easy recipe on TikTok – and also shared the mistakes that many home bakers make.
Here's everything you need to know.Paul advises: "Egg wash the top, try not to egg wash the sides. If it goes down the sides too much, it creates a glue, and prevents it from rising up."Lumps are bad in a scone because you don't want a big lump of butter in there.
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