Classic scones
βDiscover the joy of making Classic scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.β

π€ Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Classic scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Classic scones is a beloved English dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing foodβit's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
π Classic scones
π Ingredients
- β’3/4 cup milk
- β’2 cups self raising flour
- β’strawberry jam and cream, for serving
- β’50g unsalted butter, softened
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Using fingertips, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add milk, stirring with a metal spatula or butter knife until mixture comes away from the sides of the bowl. If mixture is dry, add a little extra milk.Turn mixture onto a lightly floured bench and bring the dough together until a rough ball of dough is formed. Do not over-knead. Pat dough to 2 cm thickness. With a clean knife, quarter the dough or use a round cutter to cut rounds.Arrange scones onto a baking paper lined tray and bake at 220C for 12-15 minutes until golden and they sound hollow when lightly tapped on the base.
- 2
Serve scones straight from the oven with jam and cream.
π‘ Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Classic scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
β Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality milk
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
π₯ Nutrition Information
Per serving
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