Monday, March 9, 2020

Everyday Tea Time Scones

It's time for our #BakingBlogger reveal, and this month the theme is Scones. 
Scones

I thought I'd share a basic recipe for Scones, nothing fancy, just a Scone you can split and top with Devon Cream (if you can find some) and Jam.  Although, personally, I like them topped with some butter and jam.  Or just butter.
It's all good.
Scones

These are the kind of scones you can find on any self respecting tea table in England.  Simple, basic and so good to eat.    I got the recipe from my Dairy Book of Home Cookery and then tweaked the recipe a bit.
Scones
Mainly cause I'd made some Creme Fraiche and still had some in my fridge that needed to be used before I slathered it on my hips.
Just kidding.
Although they do taste amazing with just some butter and Black Currant Jam. 


Everyday Tea Time Scones
Scones

Yield: 10 Scones
Author:
prep time: 5 Mcook time: 10 Mtotal time: 15 M
These are great for tea or breakfast or as a side for Dinner. It's all good.

ingredients:

  • 200 g SR flour -8 oz
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  •  2 oz Butter
  •  1 oz Sugar
  • 125 ml Creme Fraiche + milk or Butter Milk
  •  milk for brushing on top of scones.
  • 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda

instructions:

How to cook Everyday Tea Time Scones

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Mix the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar together.    Rub the butter into the flour mixture using your fingers.  
  3. Add the creme fraiche or cream, and mix to soft, but not sticky.  
  4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead it quickly until smooth.   Roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter.   Cutting each round straight down, and not twisting.   Transfer to a greased baking sheet and brush each top with milk.
  5. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Serve hot with butter and jam or Devon Cream or clotted cream and jam.
NOTE:  You can mix Creme Fraiche with milk to make up the 125 ml.  
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March 2020: Scones

Sidsel Munkholm - Author
Sidsel Munkholm - Author

Sid loves to cook, feed people and have fun in the kitchen. She shares her successes and the involuntary offerings she sometimes gives the kitchen goddess as well. And she's still looking for the mythical fairy to help her clean the kitchen after a marathon cooking session. Currently working on a cookbook showcasing the recipes from her Danish heritage.

20 comments:

  1. I've got some clotted cream if you can get here quick with a few of those scones in tow. Don't forget that jam. It sounds perfect. Should I put the kettle on? (I wish!)

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    1. I'd totally do that if we lived a little closer. As it is, I was good and shared the rest of the scones with my work buddies.

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  2. I bought a jar of lemon curd, and these are calling out to me... just need to find some clotted cream too!! YUMM

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  3. Can't beat a good cream tea in the UK, Sid, unless of course, it's your lovely scones in the comfort of my own home. They look fluffy and fabulous!

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    1. No you can't, and I think these scones would fit perfectly on the table for a high tea. They were beautifully fluffy.

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  4. That shot with the butter and jam has me craving one of these basic scones!

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    1. I love a good Devon or clotted cream on scones, but my favorite way to eat them is always with butter and a good jam.

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  5. Gorgeous rise on those scones and I love the idea of using the creme fraiche.

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  6. The rise on these was so good, and the addition of the creme fraiche, made them even more beautifully delicate and helped the rise.

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  7. Those sure look flaky and delicious, love the creme fraiche in these scones!

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    1. The creme fraiche was good in these. They were perfect.

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  8. I love how high these are and the creme fraiche is definitely my kind of flavor in there. Yum!

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    1. I impressed myself with the height they got, wink. The creme fraiche went perfectly with them as well.

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  9. Love that height! Sounds perfect with butter and jam.

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  10. Oh, these do look delightful!!! Butter, cream, jam...or just plain, they sound amazing!!!

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    1. I did take the extra's into work, and my co-workers devoured them in short order.

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  11. Your Tea Time Scones look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,475 your post looks great. Happy St. Patrick's Day and come back to see us soon!
    Miz Helen

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