These are quick and easy to make – perfect for an afternoon tea – or anytime to be honest!
Not too sweet and great to have with a bit of butter and jam or even some clotted cream for total indulgence.
Once you get the hang of the basic flour and butter mix, you can eliminate the sugar and substitute the raisins for herbs, ham, or some cheese for a savoury twist.
Makes
8 scones
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Good For:
anytime
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup milk
How to make Traditional English Scones
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F
Step 2
Blend the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together
Step 3
Add in the butter and using your fingers, rub together until you have a fine crumb
Step 4
Stir in the raisins
Step 5
Add in the milk a little at a time and mix until you have a soft dough – add more milk if needed
Step 6
Gather the dough together with your hands to form a ball
Step 7
Turn onto a floured surface and roll and shape into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle
Step 8
Cut into 8 even pieces and gently shape as desired
Step 8
Place on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes
Step 8
Cool on a wire rack
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Traditional English Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F
- Blend the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together
- Add in the butter and using your fingers, rub together until you have a fine crumb
- Stir in the raisins
- Add in the milk a little at a time and mix until you have a soft dough
- Gather the dough together with your hands to form a ball
- Turn onto a floured surface and roll and shape into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle
- Cut into 8 even pieces and gently shape as desired
- Place on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes
- Cool on a wire rack
Nutrition Facts per serving
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