choog Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 So the other half made some scones the other day. Went shopping and bought the stuff (and we spent way over budget last this week, not because of the scones, but because it just happen) along with all the usual weekly goodies.So my other half gets all the ingredients together and mixes, and combines and shapes them and then puts them into glass tray. Whilst she is doing all this, i'm overseeing the whole thing, making sure everything is done correctly, and up to par . MMmm, nice scones your making, and the other half blurts out "their not scones there rusks". Anyway, she puts them into the overn, and off she trotts to read a book. A little while later i look in the oven... i shout out "scones are looking really good".... she yells back 'there're not f scones!'... charming i thought. Well, time came and the scones are ready, out of the oven i took them and the other half overseas the readiness, 'are the scones ready' i ask - she shakes her head and gives me a dirty look. They looked ready to me and i grabbed one and ate it in anycase. Man they were good. I had 3 hot/warm scones - yummy.Anyway, she pulled them all apart and threw them back in the overn for drying....... MMmmm a dried scone, thats new and innovative. Has the misses got an inventive gene? Anyway, after the drying process was done, i made some coffee, as you do - and chomped down a few more dried scones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 lol... just awesome guys!!!! Careful. everyone might want to come over for tea... no, not dinner... tea (and scones)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Witch Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 LOL! Well, those dried 'scones' look absolutely delicious!!! Compliments to your other half! So sweet of you to take pics of her baking-in-progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANDYBRENT Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 He he he he!!! You should call them Scusks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Look awesome! You inspired me to try to make some too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well come on... share the recipe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerakinoz Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 You know I cannot believe that my husband took fotos of my scones and posted them on the forum! I am so embarressed !! My scones are on the large side due to lack of enough baking tins and boredom (the bigger the balls the quicker they,re in the oven)(so they stayed in the oven an extra hour longer)so you only need to eat one then you are really full... The recipe I actually got from the forum. If any one has a nice health rusk recipe that would be appreciatedThanks to Sharon for the recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick&Bren Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Wow!!!! I just had a protein shake for lunch and now seeing these "scone- rusks" am dying of starvation - they look GOOOOOD!!! mmm....Must say - good photograph - We should perhaps consider starying up and publishing a forum recipe book. ( just like the huisgenoots - if some f you can still remember You- Huisgenoot- they had these fabulous recipes in it weekly) Royalyties from the book can go to charitable orginisations and those who have employment problems, cancelled visa's etc... Ooops - hijacking thread - Sorry but these look so good and my mind is wondering ......Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeInOz Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Rusk making happens every week here. My wife was doing it in South Africa. She makes wholemeal buttermilk.You should see when Australian hear about them, then try them. "Theyre for babies" "they taste good" They look a bit like dried broken bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo1 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 ja, when i made and took to the office to sample they said rusks is what babies eat to stimulate teeth growth or whatever for babies, it is truly an SA thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeInOz Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Due to request I found and typed up the recipe of my wifesButtermilk Bran Rusks300 g Bran Flakes 250 ml raisins 10 ml salt .5 ml baking powder 500 g margarine 500 ml sugar 500 ml buttermilk 3 eggs Mix the Bran Flakes, self-raising flour, raisins, salt and baking 2 X 500 g self-raising flour powder together in a large bowl. Melt the margarine with the sugar. Remove from heat and add to the buttermilk in a 3 L Mixing Bowl. Beat in the 3 eggs and add this to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly.Pack into balls (± 7 cm diameter). Place in a greased roasting pan (approx 20 balls). Bake at 180 °C for 45 minutes. Separate and cut into rusks. Dry out overnight in warming drawer. Store in a Space SaverTM Square 4. Makes ± 80 rusks.Buttermilk is available at Woolworths or Coles in 600 ml Edited June 4, 2009 by LeeInOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeInOz Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 jo1 pointed out an error this is betterButtermilk Bran Rusks300 g Bran Flakes2 X 500 g self-raising flour 250 ml raisins 10 ml salt .5 ml baking powder 500 g margarine 500 ml sugar 500 ml buttermilk 3 eggs Mix the Bran Flakes, self-raising flour, raisins, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl. Melt the margarine with the sugar. Remove from heat and add to the buttermilk in a 3 L Mixing Bowl. Beat in the 3 eggs and add this to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly.Pack into balls (± 7 cm diameter). Place in a greased roasting pan (approx 20 balls). Bake at 180 °C for 45 minutes. Separate and cut into rusks. Dry out overnight in warming drawer. Store in a Space SaverTM Square 4. Makes ± 80 rusks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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