Mary Berry's scone tip after baking will make them deliciously moist

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9 hours ago

A common kitchen item can help to elevate your scones once they're out of the oven
Scones are a classic afternoon favourite enjoyed by the majority of Brits. The afternoon treat comes in various flavours such as plain, fruit, and the s avoury cheese variety. When it comes to baking, they are a pretty easy option as they require minimal ingredients and effort.
Having a go-to basic recipe is essential, which you can then jazz up with additional ingredients like raisins, blueberries or even chives to suit your taste. There's always plenty of debate about the teatime snacks - such as how they're pronounced and which order you place the cream and jam toppings on - but many will agree that they're a tasty addition to any day, if they are baked correctly.
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According to experts the key to the perfect scone, is to make sure they are moist. Baking legend Mary Berry said there is a simple way to lock in that much needed moisture - and this step comes right at the end.
The former Great British Bake Off judge believes covering scones with a clean tea towel when they are brought out of the oven will be the secret to your success, reports the Express.
The tea towel prevents the crust from becoming too hard as the scones cool down and it also traps in the steam, which will keep the centre nice and moist.
In her recipe for Devonshire scones, Mary explains: 'Arrange the scones on the prepared baking trays and brush the tops with the reserved beaten egg/milk mixture to glaze.
"Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the scones are well risen and golden.
'Cool on a wire rack, covered with a clean tea towel to keep them moist.
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"Serve as fresh as possible, cut in half and spread generously with strawberry jam and top with a good spoonful of clotted cream or whipped double cream.'
Mary also recommends brushing the tops of the scones with milk or egg before they go in the oven to give the scones a nice soft top, or you could just opt for the tea towel alone after baking.
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The tea towel method is best used when serving scones warm as it helps them to maintain their soft texture until they are ready to be eaten.
Any scones that aren't being eaten should be stored in an airtight container once they have fully cooled to maintain their freshness and texture.
Wrapping them in paper towels or waxed paper before putting them in the container can also help prevent them from turning soggy.
If kept at room temperature, they should last for one to two days but if you need to store them longer you can refrigerate them inside an airtight container or freeze them.