English Scones Recipe
Learn how to make classic English Scones with this easy and delicious recipe. These scones are perfect for a traditional afternoon tea or a sweet breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 scones 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups self-raising flour
- Pinch of fine table salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60g) salted butter
- 1 ¼ cups milk, plus extra for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 450°F/230ºC.
- Prepare the Dough: Sift flour and salt into a bowl, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add milk and mix until sticky.
- Knead the Dough: Turn out onto a floured board, knead briefly, then pat into a round. Cut with a floured cutter.
- Bake: Place on a lined tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Rest: Remove from the oven and wrap in a towel to keep soft.
Notes
- Ensure not to over-knead the dough to keep the scones light and fluffy.
- For best results, serve warm with clotted cream and jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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