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Recipe

Scones

British afternoon-tea scones with a tender crumb, jam and clotted cream.

Ingredients

4 people

1. Dry mix

  • 583 ml self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 85 g cold butter
  • 3 tbsp sugar

2. Dough

  • 175 ml milk

3. Brush

  • 1 egg for brushing

4. Serve

  • Jam and clotted cream, to serve

Base recipe: 4 people.

How to make it

Amounts are set for 4 people. Bake time stays about the same.

1. Rub

Rub cold butter into flour, baking powder and sugar until the mix looks like coarse crumbs. Keep the butter cool for a lighter rise.

2. Mix

Stir in milk just until a soft dough forms. Pat gently to about 3 cm thick instead of kneading hard.

3. Cut

Cut rounds with a floured cutter and place on a lined tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg, keeping the sides clean so they rise evenly.

4. Bake

Bake at 220C for 10-12 minutes until tall and golden. Split while warm and serve with jam and clotted cream.

More info

United Kingdom
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Serving note

Scones are best the day they are baked. Serve warm, split by hand if possible, with enough jam and cream to keep the crumb soft.