We entertained my husband’s English friend and his wife about 20 years ago. She made some wonderful scones, showed how she made them, and gave me the recipe. I know I do it the same way ‘cause I watched her, but mine just don’t “turn out” the same. I guess it takes a special touch. Not a fan of those with chocolate chips — am partial to cranberried.
Sounds like using my Grandma’s method for homemade bread.
“Recipe? I don’t need a recipe!” ;)
Give it another few years.
It took me 25 years to get my MIL’s meatloaf recipe right. Somehow, there are nuances even if we pay close attention. Maybe our hands start to get the feeling and take over.