[sheila]

This is my first attempt at making bread cones.Lol They are more like beached whales. Far too large. any suggestions?

[doganjo]

They look fine to me, but if you want them smaller just use less pastry, surely?

[sheila]

No it's not pastry but bread and the homemade cones were far too big. I can't afford to buy proper cones. I will get the hang of it next time Lol

[Frieslandfilly]

They look good enough to eat! 

[doganjo]

No it's not pastry but bread and the homemade cones were far too big. I can't afford to buy proper cones. I will get the hang of it next time Lol

Ok ............................ for pastry substitute dough - use less for a smaller cone?

[Frieslandfilly]

I have never come across bread cones before, are they hollow and is there a specific use for them?

[sheila]

Yes they make a lovely sandwhich. Just fill with your favorite filling. I had them at a party and thought I could probably replicate them. What I didn't reckon with was the bread rising and making them so gigantic. I made the cones too big obviously. I made the cones from card covered in tin foil. I shall do little tiny ones next time.

[scattybiker1972]

mmm can imagine them  filled with cream cheese with chives

[sheila]

or smoked salmon and cream cheese.

[northfifeduckling]

mouthwatering! 

[OhLaLa]

How did you make them? Never seen them before... quite fancy making little ones...

 

[sheila]

Cut a square of stiffish card. Roll it into a cone shape. Cover in tinfoil. Wrap dough around. My mistake is using too much dough. I have since made really small ones which were lovely. good luck!

[OhLaLa]

And then the whole lot goes into the oven?

Here I go again....     

Would you please share your dough recipe and method (inc oven deg and baking time) here? I will make and them and let you know how I get on.

Thanks.

[sheila]

a basic bread dough.
 
6oo grms Flour (I like white for cones but you could use any strong flour)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 oz fresh yeast ( or 1 pkt  dried yeast)
Approx. 1/2 pint of warm water

Make the dough
Let it rise
knock it back
shape it around cones ( l like to roll the dough into a sausage shape ) don't make them too big.
Place on a tray
brush with butter or milk or egg, which ever you have handy and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Leave to rise until double in size. don't rush this part.
Bake in a very hot oven until crispy and brown
After a few minutes remove cones.

Good luck. Invite me for tea when you have perfected them. Delicious with any savoury filling but yummy with jam and cream!

[sheila]

Here's todays bread made from the recipe posted earlier.