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Scones · United Kingdom

Buttery British Scones with Jam and Cream

Flaky, buttery scones served with homemade jam and clotted cream, a traditional British tea-time dish.

35 minutes8 servings
Buttery British Scones with Jam and Cream
Photo: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and egg.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
  6. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 2-3 times.
  7. Form into a circle, cut into 8 scones, and place on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  9. Serve warm with jam and clotted cream.

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