large scone mix

[bargainhunter]

Morning all , i recieved a very large bag of scone mix,(from the big brands for less offer someone put on the vine)(cannot find the thread now!)

Anyway we are having a party for my nans 80'th and thought the (savory) scone mix would come in handy, but is there any other uses for it, i also have a large bag of pizza base mix - but i am sure this wont last as long!

All other suggestions are very welcome, as i am feeling blank!

I think there will be around 50 guests of all ages,

I may have put this in the wrong place but its not just food ideas i need, just ideas in general

Ta

[winstonwobble]

I got one as well along with a sweet scone mix 2 bags of pizza base mix dont know how i'm going to use it all up i take it th e savory scone mix is for cheese scones?

[Jeanied]

You could use the scone base to make mini deep pan pizza bases. Or as a topping to make a savoury cobbler.

[Hilary B]

I was thinking of cobbler. If it is an unflavoured non-sweet scone mix, you can add all sorts of flavours to it, for variety. Kept chilled and dry it should stay useable for months.

[Dottie]

I probably won't get around to using my pizza and scones mixes until autumn or winter, but would be great to get some ideas of interesting recipes to try.

Just googled and the obvious cheese scone pops up, but there was also cheese & onion, cheese, onion and bacon. Herb scones and maybe you could do a grated carrot and/or courgette scone?

Any of the above could be sliced, spread with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon. Maybe add dill to the scone mixture to go with the salmon? Could make the event into a tea and scone party and just let your imagination run wild and try out any flavours/spices of stuff you have in your cupboards.

As I was typing the above, just thought an olive scone sounds lovely.

Also wonder if you could use the mixture for sweet scones, by just adding sugar? For sweet scones you can add anything from lemon/orange extract to mincemeat.

[Dottie]

Shame on you, I've just looked at the bag of scone mix you have, and they have a lovely Roasted Vegetable Wedges recipe on the side of the pack.

Again a quick internet search came up with Curry Scones, in which you add:

2 Tsps Mild curry powder
1/2 Tsp Cayenne powder
1/2 Tsp English mustard powder
1/3 Tsp Onion powder
1/3 Tsp Garlic powder
2 Tbs Parmesan cheese, grated

[Dottie]

I don't eat cheese, so I tapped in food I can eat and enjoy and came up with this lentil scone recipe. Obviously you'll have to adapt things as you have a ready mix, but lentils sound like a lovely addition.

Lentil Scones

Scone Ingredients:

•1 cup dry lentils (or 2 cups cooked)
•2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
•2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
•1/2 cup rolled oats
•1 tablespoon baking powder
•1 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•1/2 cup dried currants or other dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips
•1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates)
•6 tablespoons agave nectar
•1 teaspoon almond extract

Glaze Ingredients:

•1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
•1 tablespoon water or nondairy milk
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/4 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Scones:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Rinse 1 cup of dry lentils, then combine with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 1/4 cup of warm water. Stir and set aside to thicken.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and currants. Set aside.
In a food processor, process the lentils, dates, agave nectar, almond extract, and flaxseed paste until smooth. Fold this lentil mixture into the dry ingredients. Continue folding lightly with a spatula to combine.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten and pat with your hands into about a 10Χ10 inch square, around 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into 16 equal squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to make 32 triangles.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with flour. Place the cut triangles onto the sheet about an inch apart. Bake for about 15 minutes, until puffed and firm. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Make the icing by mixing together the powdered sugar, water, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Lightly drizzle the icing across the cooled scones just before serving.

[bargainhunter]

Thanks everybody, you have given me some fab ideas

Sconefest here i come

Oh and party is on 22nd - when can i start making them?

Oh Oh if anyone would like some scone mix just let me know!!!!!

[SarzWix]

If you freeze them, you can make them when you like, just give them a quick reheat. If you're not freezing them, make them the day before - scones don't keep well in my experience.