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I did encounter a minor texture-related issue. The flavor of the scone itself was buttery but light, which made it the perfect base for the flavors of the clotted cream and jam to shine through. Without the heavy dusting of powdered sugar, I know very well that my scones wouldn't win any medals in the looks department, but I will say they tasted pretty spot-on. 'This recipe is tried and tested over many years, and I've never had any complaints,' he said. Hollywood also said his scones are so good that the late Queen Mother once told him they were the best she'd ever tasted.

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Nevertheless, Hollywood stands firm with his choice, saying that bread flour is 'actually a popular choice in professional kitchens because the high protein content gives the scones a real boost.' As an amateur baker, I wasn't sure what was too surprising about it, but after a quick Google search, I saw that other recipes for scones (including his former co-host Mary Berry's) tend to use self-rising flour and pastry flour, which are softer and have less protein than bread flour.

On his website, Hollywood said that his recipe might be 'surprising' because it uses bread flour. Hollywood's recipe for 'classic scones' is just one of dozens that he's shared online and in his seven cookbooks. Paul Hollywood said his scones recipe won the approval of the late Queen Mother.ĭia Dipasupil/Getty Images, Georges De Keerle/Getty Images Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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