best way to freeze home made scones

JuneBow

I would like to make different varieties of scone eg stilton and walnut, olive and feta etc,
I would like to be able to put them in the freezer and take out only a couple at a time because, obviously scones do not keep very well.
Is it best to freeze them
1. cooked, then microwave warm
2. uncooked
3. half cooked then cook them from frozen or defrosted.
I think I have seen some scones in the freezer at the supermarket. (aunt bessie) How do they do it?
I would like to be able to just take them from the freezer if someone comes.
Looking for advice here!


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Meadows

Cook, cool, bag and freeze is all I do, and the get out of the freezer before I need them.
Not sure how zapping in the microwave would work it could dry them out, but a quick blast and stand would work I guess!

redgrave2009

I just put them on a plate ( not touching each other) and pop in freezer. When frozen pop them in a freezer bag or tupperware. I take one out when needed in the morning - it usually is defrosted by afternoon.

Out,_Vile_Jelly

I have baked too many, and then put uneaten ones in a bag in the freezer. Warmed up for 10 mins in the oven and they tasted great. Scones are pretty simple- no need to make them comlicated!

Jam before cream of course....

Shropshirelass

Like Meadows said

Cook, cool, bag and freeze is all I do, and the get out of the freezer before I need them.
Not sure how zapping in the microwave would work it could dry them out, but a quick blast and stand would work I guess!

If you want them warm, wrap each in a piece of kitchen paper and zap in microwave for 30 seconds.

Floozie

I freeze uncooked scones, I open freeze them on a tray then put them into bags of 4 and pop in freezer. When I have guests around I take them from freezer, let them defrost and then bake in oven for a freshly baked scone. I have found that if I freeze baked scones then reheat them in oven they can be a bit dry.

GranB

I guess a lot would depend on the recipe you use - i love this one
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4622/classic-scones-with-jam-and-clotted-cream
with 145g dried mixed fruit (or sultanas) added - cook, freeze in a zip bag and nuke for 30 seconds when required.
I think a bit rich to add jam and cream too but I may only be saying that because i am trying to cut down and jealous of anyone having the J an C too

would love to know your recipe for olive and feta ones <slurp, drool>

JuneBow

Just came back on this board and apologise to those I have not thanked before. Did not realise there would be so many replies.

GranB wrote: »

would love to know your recipe for olive and feta ones <slurp, drool>

No idea yet!:rotfl::rotfl:
Just thought about it but probably just cut both up.
I find that small scones are great canapes when people come for drinks.
I try to make them a bit different.
Black pudding is nice.

ragz_2

Ok, I have olives that no one is eating and some feta in the fridge... wanted to make scones for weekend in the caravan... plan! Thanks JuneBow for the idea

parkgirl

I've just frozen some scone mix ie before I added the milk and "flavour" - thought it would take up less room and that I could just take out what I needed and make them whichever flavour we fancied at the time.