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High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...

Easy Scone Recipe

High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine English
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 mini scones
Calories per serving 113 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz self-raising flour (230 g)
  • 2 oz unsalted butter (55 g)
  • 1 ½ oz caster sugar (45 g)
  • cup buttermilk (100 ml), at room temperature
  • ground cinnamon
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Add the self-raising flour, a pinch of cinnamon and diced butter to a blender. Add a tiny pinch of salt.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  2. Pulse well into a light and dry mix. Then add caster sugar.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  3. Pulse again. Gradually add in the buttermilk little by little while blending.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  4. The dough should be a little sticky but firm in the end.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  5. Then dust a clean surface with flour and put the dough on top. Sprinkle again with flour.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  6. Knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes. Then roll out the dough lightly, about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) in thickness. Cut out even portions using a small serving ring or glass.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  7. Put them on a baking paper lined oven tray or metal bread and pizza plate. Brush the top of the dough balls with a little (butter)milk.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  8. Then bake the scones in a preheated oven at 428°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Remove them from the oven and let them cool fully.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...
  9. Cut the scones horizontally in half. Spread with some cream cheese or clotted cream and marmalade. Serve.
    High tea! I love this easy scone recipe. Freshly baked lukewarm scones topped with a dollop of strawberry jam and some clotted cream...