Classic English Scones
When it comes to quintessential British treats, nothing beats a classic English scone with jam and clotted cream.
Classic English scones with jam and clotted cream are a beloved British tradition that you can easily recreate at home. With this simple recipe, you can make a batch of fluffy, buttery scones that are perfect for afternoon tea or any occasion. Just don't forget to serve them with plenty of jam and clotted cream. These fluffy, buttery pastries are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea, and they're a beloved tradition at afternoon tea in the UK.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results.
RECIPE BY VANIECE
DIFFICULTY: EASY
YIELD: 8 SCONES
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MINUTES
BAKING TIME: 12 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 22 MINUTES
Sometimes recipes might not work the way you want, this can be due to a number of things, but mainly: different brands of flour may have different protein levels and water absorption capabilities that may result in a different texture.
This is similar with sugar and butter, but with varying respective moisture and fat contents. To provide you with a higher success rate with the recipe, we will link you to the ingredient that I use, so that you get the closest results.
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- 167g plain flour
- 1tbsp tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 42g unsalted butter (cold)
- 32g caster sugar
- 60ml whole milk
- Extra milk or eggs to glaze
TO SERVE WITH:
- Dark Pan Baking Tray (Regular or Non-Stick)
- Parchment Paper or Reusable Baking Sheets (e.g., SILPAT)
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Round Cookie Cutter
- Mixing Spoon
- Spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Brush
- Honey Drizzler
- Cooling Rack
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Sift flour and baking powder. Add butter and salt. Rub together until crumbly and sand like.
- Add sugar and mix with a spatula
- Add milk and mix with cutting motion using a spoon until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Roll out the dough until it’s thickness is 1.7cm. Cut out 8 scones using a round cutter and transfer onto baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Glaze the scone with either milk or eggs
- Bake for 12 minutes at 200C until golden brown. Allow the scones to cool before serving.
Happy baking,
Vaniece xx