Scones are harder to make than they look, but fear not, as we consulted baking experts to bring you the top tips and tricks ...

Dark chocolate chips dot this tender buttermilk dough, which bakes into plump rounds. Sugar-dusted tops give the outside ...

If it seems too dry, add a bit more cream (no more than a tablespoon) and stir. Turn scone batter out onto a floured counter. Use your hands to shape the batter into a rough nine-inch circle.

Makes 8 large scones. A clafouti is essentially baked crepe batter made with seasonal fruit. Think of a baked custardy pancake and a souffle having a baby. Traditionally, a clafouti is made with ...

Turn the batter out onto a lightly floured surface ... lightly flouring if needed. Brush each scone with egg wash using a pastry brush.\ Sprinkle sugar as desired on each scone.

Despite the surge in demand, O’Halloran remained committed to quality, handling every batch of batter herself. “Mary is where she is because that scone tastes so dang good,” Stanton said.