Description
Classic British scones are light, fluffy, and perfect for afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and egg until just combined.
- Add raisins or currants if using.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to about 1-inch thick and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving with jam and cream.
Notes
- Serve scones warm for the best taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Can be frozen before baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: classic British scones, scones, afternoon tea