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Classic British Scones

These light, fluffy scones have a tender crumb and are a cornerstone of a traditional British afternoon tea. They are simple to make and best served warm from the oven with generous amounts of jam and clotted cream.

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Temps total
35 min
Racions
4
Dificultat
Mitjana
Vegetariana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Classic British Scones

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

scones

  • 225 gself-raising flour, sifted
  • 25 gcaster sugar
  • 1 pessicsalt
  • 50 gunsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
  • 125 mlwhole milk

egg wash

  • 1 uegg, beaten
  • 1 cswhole milk

to serve

  • 4 csstrawberry jam
  • 120 gclotted cream

Estris

pastry cutter · pastry brush · large bowl · wire rack · baking sheet · parchment paper · knife

Elaboració

Pas a pas

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Uns 2 min

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the sifted self-raising flour and salt, then stir in the caster sugar.

    Uns 1 min

  3. 3

    Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture.

    Uns 1 min

    Nota de cuina: Keeping the butter very cold is crucial for a flaky texture.

  4. 4

    Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

    Uns 3 min

  5. 5

    Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk for the scones.

    Uns 1 min

  6. 6

    Use a dinner knife to quickly combine the ingredients into a soft, slightly sticky dough.

    Uns 1 min

    Nota de cuina: Using a knife prevents overworking the dough, which keeps the scones light.

  7. 7

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it very gently just two or three times until it comes together.

    Uns 1 min

  8. 8

    Pat the dough out to an even thickness of about 2cm.

    Uns 1 min

    Nota de cuina: Avoid using a rolling pin if you can, as patting by hand is gentler on the dough.

  9. 9

    Use a 5cm round cutter to stamp out the scones. Push the cutter straight down without twisting.

    Uns 1 min

    Nota de cuina: Twisting the cutter can seal the edges and prevent the scones from rising evenly.

  10. 10

    Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

    Uns 1 min

  11. 11

    Gently bring the dough scraps together, re-pat, and cut out more scones until all the dough is used.

    Uns 1 min

  12. 12

    In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg with the milk for the egg wash.

    Uns 1 min

  13. 13

    Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash, being careful not to let it drip down the sides.

    Uns 1 min

    Nota de cuina: Drips can glue the scone to the tray and inhibit its rise.

  14. 14

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the scones are well-risen and golden brown.

    Uns 15 min

  15. 15

    Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

    Uns 5 min

  16. 16

    Serve the scones warm with strawberry jam and clotted cream.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat in an oven at 150°C for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.