Description
Deliciously fluffy and subtly sweet, these authentic British scones are perfect for afternoon tea, served with clotted cream and jam.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain flour (or self-raising flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (if using plain flour)
- 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup full-fat milk
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Handful of currants or raisins
- Optional: Grated cheese for savory scones
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Pour in the milk and stir with a knife until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface, pat it down to about 2 cm thick.
- Use a round cutter to cut out scones, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Place on a baking tray and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes until pale gold.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then split and serve with clotted cream and jam.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Experiment with adding currants or cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 13
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg