3 Innovative Ways to Make Fluffy Scones: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer Methods

How to Make Perfectly Fluffy Scones in the Slow Cooker: A Moist, Tender Crumb Every Time

Use the slow cooker to create a moist environment for your scones. Place your scone dough in a parchment-lined pan and cook on the "Low" setting for about 2 hours. The slow cooker ensures a tender, soft crumb while avoiding dryness, so you get perfectly fluffy scones.

Instant Pot Scones: Proof, Steam, and Cook Your Way to Soft, Perfectly Baked Scones

Use the Instant Pot’s "Yogurt" function to proof your scone dough, creating a warm, consistent temperature for the dough to rise. Once ready, transfer the dough to a steaming rack in the pot, set to "Pressure Cook" for about 10 minutes, and you’ll have soft, fluffy scones without an oven.

Air Fryer Scones: How to Achieve a Golden, Crispy Exterior and Soft Interior

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and shape your scones, brushing them lightly with milk or egg wash for a golden finish. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through for evenly cooked, golden-brown scones. The air fryer creates a crisp crust while keeping the interior tender.

Tips and Suggestions on Scone

Handling the dough

Be gentle when mixing the dough to prevent overworking it. Overworking the dough can result in tough, dry scones.

Cutting in butter

Cut butter into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter. The key is to leave small chunks of butter in the mixture, which will create a flaky texture in the scones.

Dough consistency

The dough should be moist but not sticky. Add a little flour if it's too sticky, or a little milk if it's too dry.

Adding strawberries

Fold in fresh or frozen strawberries gently to avoid crushing them. Be careful not to add too many strawberries or the scones may become too wet and mushy.

Shaping the scones

Shape the dough into a disc and cut it into equal wedges. Use a knife or a bench scraper to cut the dough cleanly and evenly.

Baking temperature

Bake at a high temperature of 400-425°F (200-220°C) for the first few minutes to create a golden brown crust. Then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking until the scones are fully cooked.

Classic Scone Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

                    

                        Instructions
                        Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter
                                or your fingers to mix the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse
                                crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together.
                            
Roll the dough into a circle that is about 1-inch thick.
Use a sharp knife or a round cookie cutter to cut the dough into wedges or circles.
Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
Allow the scones to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 15 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total time 35 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 4g

                    

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