I use King Arthur scone mix and have also made scones from scratch. I used to make them in a circle and got 8 scones per batch until I decided to use an ice-cream scoop. I have a 2 1/2 inch scoop and use it all the time now and manage to get 12 scones from the mix. They always turn out nice and tender. I start by putting the mix in my food processor and add the cold butter; that is the secret and then put the batter in a bowl and add the liquid ingredients and fold in with a fork just until blended. I have neve had a failure.

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