Batter Scoop/Spoon/Disher - Ensures consistent portion sizes for your scones.
Silicone Baking Mat - Helps in evenly baking the surface without sticking or burning.
Airtight Container - Ideal for storing freshly made scones to maintain their texture and flavor.
Mini Sifter/Sieve - Useful for fine-tuning flour consistency before mixing, ensuring a smoother batter.
Pastry Cutter or Food Processor with Dough Blade - Perfect tools for cutting butter into the dry ingredients efficiently.
Digital Kitchen Scale - Ensures accuracy in measuring your ingredients, crucial for baking.
Stand Mixer (optional) - Can be used to mix and knead dough if you prefer a more hands-off approach.
Oven Thermometer - Accurate temperature control is essential for perfect scones; it's better than relying solely on the oven's built-in thermostat.
Mini Rolling Pin (optional) - Useful for rolling out dough to a consistent thickness, though this recipe might not require heavy flattening.
Kitchen Timer - Helps keep track of baking times accurately; every second counts in achieving the perfect texture and color.
Sturdy Mixing Bowl with Handles - Essential for mixing your scone dough without making a mess, especially when working on smaller quantities.
2/3 cup (about) heavy whipping cream, divided
1 large egg
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 1/4 cups cake flour
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground star anise
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons raw sugar*
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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