Starling Diner Scone Recipes

STARLING DINER POT ROAST

Steps:

• For the pot roast: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the beef into large 6-inch sections. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in an extra large skillet on high heat. Do not let the oil smoke. Add the seasoned portions of beef. Brown all sides until a nice crust forms on all pieces, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Peel the shallots and carrots. Cut the carrots and celery into quartered sections. Cut the shallots into wedges. Pour the wine in a large saucepan. Add half the thyme, rosemary and bay leaves with the wine. Reduce the wine by half at a low simmer, about 30 minutes.
• Heat a deep cast-iron pot or Dutch oven on medium-high. Add enough oil to cover the bottom. Add the shallots to the bottom of the pan and saute, stirring constantly, until translucent, for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, and remaining thyme, rosemary and bay leaves. Add a dash of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Place the beef on top of the vegetables. Pour in the reduced wine and herb mixture and add the beef broth and veal demi-glace. Throw in a dash of salt and pepper. Stir the ingredients and cover. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Place the pot in the oven and cook for 2 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• For the roux: Melt the butter on low heat. Do not let it burn. Slowly add the flour and incorporate it by constantly stirring with a rubber spatula until a paste forms.
• For the pot roast gravy: Transfer the liquid from the pot roast to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, veal demi-glace, brandy and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the tomato paste. Reduce heat to low, add the roux, and cook to thicken, about 10 minutes.

THE BEST SCONES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk the cream, egg and milk powder in a liquid measuring cup. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse only until pea-size pieces remain. Transfer to a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and mix with a fork, incorporating the dry ingredients a little at a time until a shaggy dough forms (it's okay if the dough looks a little dry, just don't overwork it). Lightly knead the dough in the bowl until it just comes together.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle (about 9 by 7 inches). Cut in half lengthwise, then cut in half again crosswise; you should have 4 equal rectangles. Cut each piece in half from corner to corner making 8 triangular wedges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
• Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake the scones until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 more minutes. Serve warm with softened butter and jam.