Expert: Robert Connolly - 11/6/2008

Question
When I bake scones they rise well but lean to one side, how can I avoid this.  It doesn't make any difference whether I place them close together or more spaced.  It seeams to happen when I am cutting them.  Any suggestions.

Answer
eleni,lets think about this scientificly,what is pushing one side up as opposed to another,more leavening concentration in one part of the dough,different dough consistancy those are the only things i can imagine here so basicly we have a mixing issue,so try mixing more to insure proper incorporation of ingredients throughout the dough and to insure consistant dough density,if this mix is being done by hand you need to be carefull to mix this more so you have an even texture,no lumps or areas that seem different,try cutting them a little thinner as well.let me know what happens and good luck! bob connolly