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How to Make Glaze for Scones

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Glaze for scones is easy to make using a simple base glaze scone recipe.

You can make this glaze for scones into any flavor you like.

Start by adding 90 ml of liquid in a medium sized bowl. You can use milk (vanilla glaze, tea glaze, spiced glaze), lemon juice (lemon glaze), orange juice (orange glaze), etc.

Add 1 tsp of flavoring like vanilla extract, lemon zest, orange zest or tea leaves.

If you’re wanting a spiced glaze, add only 1/2 tsp of spices to the glaze for flavoring. Mix the flavoring into your liquid ingredient.

Slowly begin to add 3 cups of powdered to your liquid ingredients. It’s easiest to remove the clumps of powdered sugar with a whisk.

Whisk vigorously until your scone glaze is smooth.

Check its consistency, if you’re wanting the scone glaze a bit thicker, add 1 tbsp of powdered sugar.

If you’re wanting the scone glaze thinner, add a small amount 1-2 tsps of liquid (milk, lemon juice, orange juice).

Once the scones have cooled to room temperature, use a spoon to place the scone glaze on top of the scones.

You can drizzle the scone glaze, or cover the scone fully. This scone glaze recipe is enough to fully covery 12 scones with glaze.

How to Make Glaze for Scones

Another option is to make a vanilla scone glaze and drizzle it on the top of your scones.

Add a sprinkle of lavender, chocolate chips, sliced almonds, or walnuts for a beautiful finish to your scones.

The scone glaze will harden onto the scones, making it easy to stack them when you’re ready to store them.

How to Make Glaze for Scones

Easy Vanilla Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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Easy vanilla scones are made with vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste to give the scones a burst of vanilla flavoring.

Vanilla scones are made using a pastry blender to cut in the butter. The small pieces of butter will create flakes of pastry, making a buttery scone.

Easy Vanilla Scones

Scones are a bit more difficult to make than muffins. Scone dough is soft and difficult to shape into a flat circle. Be patient, and add flour as necessary when rolling out the dough.

Use a pie serving utensil to take the triangle scone dough pieces and place them on the baking sheet. This is will make the transfer of the scone dough as effortless as possible.

Bake the scones on an aluminum baking pan for best results. You can line the baking sheet with a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup afterwards.

What is vanilla bean paste

Vanilla bean paste is a substitute for using vanilla beans.

Vanilla bean paste is made of vanilla extract and vanilla beans.

It has a syrup like consistency, and you can see the vanilla beans in the paste when you add it to your recipe.

What is vanilla bean paste

Vanilla bean paste measurement conversions

  • 1 tsp vanilla paste = 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste = 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla bean paste measurement conversions

Vanilla Bean Glaze

Vanilla bean glaze is used to give the scones a little sweet icing on top of the vanilla scones. The vanilla bean glaze dries on the scones so you can stack the scones without them sticking together. Dry the scones on a wire rack after you’ve put the glaze on, and they will dry fully after about 20 minutes.

How to store vanilla bean scones

Store vanilla bean scones at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The vanilla bean scones are best served warm. Warm the vanilla bean scones in the microwave for 15-20 seconds prior to serving.

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Easy Vanilla Scones

How to make simple and easy vanilla bean scones
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time14 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: scones
Yield: 12 scones

Materials

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cold
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste

Vanilla Bean Glaze

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 90 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, place flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
  • Cut in cold butter to the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add vanilla, vanilla bean paste, and milk together in a separate bowl. Beat together and add to flour bowl.
  • Gently mix with a fork until the scones are mixed until just combined. Do not overmix the scones.
  • Turn the scone dough into a ball onto a floured countertop. Add flour on top of scones and to the rolling pin.
  • Gently roll the scone dough in a circle until the thickness of the dough reaches 1/2" thick.
  • Cut the dough in half and then continue cutting triangles until you've cut 12 scones into triangles.
  • Bake 14-17 minutes at 425 degrees F. Cook until the top of the scones turn light brown and golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack until fully cooled ~20 minutes.

Vanilla Bean Glaze

  • Mix milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste together in a bowl. Add powdered sugar slowly to the milk until the icing is smooth and even.
  • Drizzle glaze onto the scones when they are fully cooled.
  • Let the glaze dry fully for 20 minutes before storing them in an airtight container.
  • Scones will stay good for 3 days at room temperature.
  • Best served warm. Heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Easy Vanilla Scones

London Fog Tea Scones

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London fog tea scones are made by infusing Earl grey tea into warm milk. The milk is used to mix together the rest of the flakey pastry, and brings the scone dough together.

London fog tea scones are covered in an Earl grey and vanilla icing.

london fog scones

We use both vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract in London fog tea scones. If you don’t have vanilla paste, you can substitute for another tsp of vanilla extract.

London fog tea scones are light and fluffy with a hint of earl grey and vanilla to coat your pallet.

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London Fog Tea Scones

How to make London fog tea scones
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: scones
Yield: 20 mini scones

Materials

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cold
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1 tea bag earl grey
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Earl Grey Icing

  • 1/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cup icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tea bag contents

Instructions

  • Warm milk in the microwave for ~ 1 min. The milk shouldn't be scalding hot, just warm. Add the earl grey tea bag to the milk.
    earl grey infused tea scones
  • Mix together in a large bowl flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add egg, vanilla paste, and vanilla extract to the warm tea infused milk.
    earl grey infused tea scones
  • Remove the tea bag from the milk. Add the milk to the flour mixture.
  • Gently mix the scones until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Roll out the scone dough until the thickness is 1/2". Cut the scones in small triangles (2-2.2" inches long).
  • Bake the scones at 425 degrees F for 8-11 minutes until just browning on the edges.
  • Let the scones cool.
    london fog scones

Earl Grey Icing

  • Cream butter in a stand mixer on high.
  • Add vanilla extract and cream together. Slowly add icing sugar to the butter.
  • Add milk to thin the icing. Cream on high. Adjust icing by adding icing sugar to thicken the icing, or milk to thin the icing if you need to.
  • Empty the contents of an earl grey tea bag into the icing. Beat on high.
  • Spread the icing onto the tea scones.
london fog scones

How to Make Waffles at Home

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In order to make waffles at home, you will require a waffle maker. Waffle makers come in all different shapes and sizes, so make sure you select one that is appropriate for your families needs.

Our waffle recipe is a dense waffle recipe. The waffles will be dense and fluffy with all of the air beaten in by your hand mixer.

Can you make waffle batter ahead of time

You can make waffle batter 1-2 days ahead of time. Store the waffle batter in the fridge prior to use.

What is the best oil to use for waffles

The best oil to use for waffles is olive oil. You can use extra virgin olive oil if you want to, but regular olive oil is the best oil to use for waffles.

How to Make Waffles at Home
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How to Make Waffles at Home

Step by step guide how to make waffles at home
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: waffles

Equipment

  • Waffle Maker

Materials

  • 65 ml egg 1 1/2 eggs approximately
  • 175 ml milk
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 60 ml oil
  • 190 ml flour
  • 5 ml baking powder
  • 2 ml baking soda
  • 1 ml salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle maker while you are making your batter.
  • In a medium bowl with high sides, beat eggs with a hand mixer. Add the rest of your ingredients to your bowl and mix on low speed until the batter becomes a smooth mixture.
  • Feel free to spray oil or Pam onto the waffle maker if you desire. This will make cleanup later on much easier. Pour batter onto the waffle maker. Only fill it in the center, and do not overfill. The batter will spread out to the edges as you gently close the waffle maker.
  • Cook until the waffle becomes golden brown with crispy edges.
  • Life out your waffle with a fork. Put in on a plate and serve immediately.

How do you make waffles crispy?

Make your waffles crispy by cooking your waffle on a bit higher of a temperature than you normally would. Cook it until it crisps on the edges, the waffle should look golden brown.

Blueberry Crepes Recipe

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Step by step guide how to make a blueberry crepe recipe at home.

Even if you don’t have a crepe pan, you can still make crepes at home using a large frying pan.

They are easy to make! They look lovely when served with Sunday brunch.

You will impress your entire family when you serve crepes.

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Blueberry Crepes Recipe

How to make blueberry crepes at home
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: crepes

Materials

  • 150 ml flour
  • 15 ml sugar granulated
  • pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 175 ml milk
  • 15 ml oil
  • 1 ml lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place all of your ingredients into a large bowl with high sides. Use a hand mixer and beat until smooth ~2-3 min.
  • Let your batter rest for 15 min at room temperature.
  • Heat your crepe pan or a large frying pan on medium heat.
  • Place a bit of oil in the pan and spread it around using a pastry brush.
  • Pour 75-80 ml of batter into the pan. You might have to use your pastry brush to gently guide the dough around the pan. Or, if you're using a frying pan, tilt the pan until the dough is covering the whole pan. The crepe will be very thin.
  • Cook until the crepe is a very light golden brown color. Flip the crepe and cook the other side for 2 min. It will be difficult to flip because crepes are delicate and flimsy.
  • Place the crepe on a plate you plan to serve it on. It's best if you don't stack your done crepes. Put them on different plates so they are easy to fill and you wont risk tearing them. Or put parchment paper in between them if you don't want to use that many plates.
  • Fill your crepes. You can put the sauce in the center roll them up. Or, you can layer the crepe like a an accordion and top with sauce.
  • Serve immediately.
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Blueberry Sauce for Crepes

How to make blueberry sauce for crepes
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: sauce

Materials

  • 60 ml sugar
  • 15 ml cornstarch
  • 45 ml water
  • 250 ml blueberries

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan on low-medium heat mix together water and cornstarch.
  • Stir in water. The mixture should bubble and thicken within a few minutes.
  • Add in blueberries. Cook until the sauce thickens and is heated throughout. It can take longer to cook the sauce if the berries are frozen.
  • Serve immediately on crepes. Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

You can make your blueberry sauce for your crepes with frozen or fresh blueberries. If you use frozen blueberries, the sauce can take a bit longer to cook. Be patient, your sauce will thicken up in about 10-15 minutes.

blueberry sauce for crepes

What is the difference between a pancake and a crepe?

A pancake using leavening agents to make it puff up. Pancakes are quite a dense food to eat, therefore they are fairly filling. Crepes do not use any leavening agents. The batter is very thin, unlike pancake batter which is a thick batter. Crepes are thin after they are cooked, making them not very filling. They are not a very sweet food, so you can top them with just about anything. There are savory or sweet crepes, whereas for pancakes there are only sweet toppings for them.

What do crepes taste like?

Crepes taste like a neutral food, there isn’t that much flavor to them, other than a hint of egg flavor. The flavor for a crepe comes from the sauce it’s served with. You can serve crepes with countless sauces like hazelnut spread, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, etc.

What do crepes taste like?