Why are my scones dry?
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#1
Many people love scones, but they often turn out dry and tough.
許多人喜歡司康，但它們做出來常常又乾又硬。
#2
Baking experts say there are a few simple reasons for this problem.
烘焙專家表示，造成這個問題有幾個簡單的原因。
#3
The good news is that you can fix it easily.
好消息是，你可以很容易地解決它。
#4
First, do not touch the dough too much.
首先，不要過度揉捏麵團。
#5
Use a knife to mix the butter into the flour.
用刀子將奶油攪拌融入麵粉中。
#6
It is okay to have some small lumps in the mixture.
混合物中有些小麵疙瘩是沒關係的。
#7
Also, check your baking powder.
此外，檢查你的泡打粉。
#8
If it is old, buy a new one.
如果它舊了，就買一個新的。
#9
The amount of liquid is very important for good scones.
液體的量對於做出好的司康餅來說非常重要。
#10
Expert Verena Lochmuller says buttermilk or soured cream works best.
專家維蕾娜·洛赫穆勒表示，酪乳或酸奶油的效果最好。
#11
She says wetter dough will make lighter scones.
她說，濕一點的麵團會做出更輕盈的司康。
#12
"People think wet dough is heavy, but it is the opposite," she said.
「人們認為濕麵團很重，但事實剛好相反，」她說。
#13
Another expert, Anna Higham, says flour changes with the weather.
另一位專家安娜·海厄姆表示，麵粉會隨著天氣而改變。
#14
On some days, your flour will need more liquid.
在某些日子裡，你的麵粉會需要更多的液體。
#15
So do not just follow the recipe exactly.
所以不要只是完全照著食譜做。
#16
Feel the dough and add liquid slowly.
感受麵團的狀態，並慢慢加入液體。
#17
Do not pour all the liquid in at one time.
不要一次把所有的液體倒進去。
#18
Finally, turn up the heat in your oven.
最後，調高你烤箱的溫度。
#19
A hot oven will help the scones rise quickly.
高溫的烤箱將有助於司康迅速膨脹。
#20
After you learn these basic steps, you can add any flavour you like.
在你學會這些基本步驟之後，你可以加入任何你喜歡的口味。
#21
Experts say the best scones need practice, but the rules are simple.
專家表示，最好的司康需要練習，但規則很簡單。