Classic scones with jam & clotted cream recipe
Craving fresh, warm scones? Our foolproof recipe yields light, fluffy scones ready in just 20 minutes. Uses simple pantry staples - bake your perfect batch today!
Servings: 10
Calories: 323kcal
Equipment
- Round cutter Ø6 cm (2 inch)
- Pasty brush
Ingredients
- 500 g self-raising flour 4 cups
- 150 g cold unsalted butter ⅔ cup
- 50 g caster sugar ¼ cup
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 250 g whole milk cold (1 cup)
- Extra milk for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) (standard) or 180°C (350°F) (fan/convection). In a food processor, combine flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blitz for about 5 seconds until a crumbly dough forms.500 g self-raising flour, 150 g cold unsalted butter, 50 g caster sugar, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt
- Pour in the cold milk and blitz for another 10 seconds until a non-sticky dough forms.250 g whole milk
- Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface, scraping out any residual bits from the food processor.
- Knead lightly to bring the dough together into a smooth ball, then roll it out to 2 cm (1 inch) thick. Dust with extra flour if necessary.
- Dip a Ø6 cm (2 inch) round cutter into extra flour, then cut out the scones without twisting. Repeat until all the dough is cut into scones. Carefully transfer the scones onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring the cut sides remain intact.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones have risen and are lightly golden on top.
- Once done, remove from the oven and transfer to a dish towel, wrapping them loosely to keep the tops soft. Serve warm, traditionally split with hands, with jam and clotted cream.
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Notes
Tips and Tricks
- The key to great scones is keeping the ingredients as cold as possible, so work fast to prevent the butter from melting.
- Less is more when it comes to scone dough. A light hand will give you better, fluffier scones.
- When cutting out your scones, use a sharp round cutter and press down without twisting. This helps the scones rise more evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
