English Scones
Nothing beats a warm, freshly baked English scone with a dollop of clotted cream and jam! This recipe creates light, fluffy, and buttery scones, just like the ones served at a traditional afternoon tea. Follow these simple steps for a perfect batch every time.
Ingredients: 250g self-raising flour, 60g unsalted butter (cold, grated), 30g caster sugar, 50g of sultanas, 1 large egg, 100ml milk, 1 tsp baking powder.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar and baking powder.
3. Cut in the Butter
Add the cold grated butter and rub the mixture together between your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Then add your fruit (if using).
4. Add Wet Ingredients
Whisk together your milk and egg and add it to your dry ingredients a little at a time until a wet dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
5. Roll & Cut the Dough
Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough to 1-inch (2.5 cm) thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out scones.
6. Apply Egg Wash & Bake
Place scones on the baking sheet, brush the tops with the leftover wet mixture (milk and egg), and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve Warm
Let the scones cool slightly before serving with clotted cream and jam.
Expert Tips for Perfect Scones
✅ Use cold butter – This ensures flaky, tender scones. ✅ Don’t overwork the dough – It should be soft but not sticky. ✅ Bake at high heat – This helps the scones rise beautifully. ✅ Serve fresh – Scones are best enjoyed the same day.
Final Thoughts
This classic English scones recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a proper British teatime experience. Light, fluffy, and incredibly delicious, these scones will quickly become a favorite. Try them and let us know how they turn out in the comments! 🇬🇧🍰
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