CORNMEAL PLUM SCONES
Steps:
- 1. Put honey and bay leaf in a medium skillet over medium heat. Simmer until honey is bubbling and turns a shade darker, about 2 minutes. 2. Place plums in honey. Cook, without moving, until undersides are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir plums and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, until tender but not falling completely apart. If the caramel starts to get too brown, stir in a teaspoon or two of water and lower the heat. Scrape plums and syrup into a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour. (Plum compote can be made up to a week ahead.) 3. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. 4. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the cream and egg. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt (or you can do this in a food processor). Using a fork, pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut butter into flour until the mixture forms coarse crumbs (or pulse in a food processor). Drizzle in as much of the cream mixture as you need to make a smooth, moist but not wet dough. Save remaining cream-egg mixture for brushing. 6. Turn dough out onto prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1 1/4-inch thick round. Using a paring knife, cut 8 wedge-shaped scones (as though you were cutting slices of pie) and push them apart on the baking sheet to separate them 1/2 inch apart. Brush dough with remaining cream-egg mixture, or use more cream if you've run out of the mixture. 7. Using your fingertips, make a deep indentation about 1 inch in diameter in the center of each scone. Tuck some plum into the hole. Transfer pan to oven and bake until uniformly golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve scones with extra plum compote and butter on the side if you like.
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Jordona Grafas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good! The cornmeal added a nice texture and the plums were a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again!
Nkululeko Mncube
[email protected]These scones were amazing! The cornmeal and plums were a perfect combination, and the scones were so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again!
Samson Ndzimande
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were delicious. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time. The cornmeal and plums were a great combination.
Heera Cheema
[email protected]I loved these scones! They were so moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cornmeal added a nice crunch and texture. I'll definitely be making these again!
Skhanzy Eskhalen
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try adding a little more butter or milk next time. The cornmeal and plums were a great combination.
Victor Best
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these scones were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out perfectly and were absolutely delicious! The cornmeal and plums were a great combination. I'll definitely be making these again!
David Goresky
[email protected]These scones were a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try using a different type of flour next time. The plum flavor was subtle but present.
Angelo Quintana
[email protected]I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. The cornmeal added a nice texture and the plums were the perfect addition. I'll definitely be making these again!
Djkelvin Ghana
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were delicious. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time. The cornmeal and plums were a great combination.
Henok Sol
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out great! They were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. The plum flavor was subtle but present. I served them with whipped cream and fresh berries and they were a hit!
kalleb
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try adding a little more butter or milk next time. Overall, not bad!
G Bg
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these cornmeal plum scones changed my mind! They were so moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cornmeal added a nice crunch and texture. I'll definitely be making these again!
juliet falisong
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Haus of DMK
[email protected]These cornmeal plum scones were a delightful treat! The combination of flavors was unique and perfectly balanced. The scones were moist and tender, with a slightly crispy exterior. I loved the pop of sweetness from the plums and the crunch from the c