Classic Scones with Jam and Cream
These classic British scones are light, fluffy, and perfect for a simple brunch or afternoon tea. Serve them warm with your favorite jam and a dollop of clotted cream or whipped cream.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 35 min
- Racions
- 8
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ctbaking powder
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 0,25 ctsalt
- 75 gunsalted butter, cold, cubed
- 150 mlmilk
- 1 uegg, beaten, for egg wash
for serving
- 1 tassastrawberry jam
- 1 tassaclotted cream
Estris
scone cutter · large bowl · wire rack · baking sheet
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and lightly flour a baking sheet.
Uns 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients.
- 4
Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Work quickly to prevent the butter from getting too warm.
- 5
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in most of the milk, reserving a small amount.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Mix with a knife or your hands until a soft, shaggy dough forms, adding more milk if needed to bring it together.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overmix, as this can make the scones tough.
- 7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it to a thickness of about 2-3 cm (1 inch).
Uns 2 min
- 8
Using a 6cm (2.5 inch) round cutter, cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Press straight down with the cutter; twisting can prevent them from rising evenly.
- 9
Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and well-risen.
Uns 15 min
- 11
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- 12
Serve warm with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Conservació
Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 160°C (325°F) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.