Classic English Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Classic English Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
For Serving
- 1/2 cup clotted cream, or more, as desired
- 1/2 cup fruit jam, strawberry or raspberry, as desired
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten large egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or your hands until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently knead it a few times, just enough to bring it together. Do not overwork the dough. Pat or roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out the scones. Gather the scraps, gently re-form, and cut out additional scones until all dough is used. You should get about 8-10 scones.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Place the cut scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and tablespoon of milk for the egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact time will depend on your oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with clotted cream and your favorite fruit jam.
⏱️ 3 min
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Classic English Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
For Serving
- 1/2 cup clotted cream, or more, as desired
- 1/2 cup fruit jam, strawberry or raspberry, as desired
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten large egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or your hands until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently knead it a few times, just enough to bring it together. Do not overwork the dough. Pat or roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out the scones. Gather the scraps, gently re-form, and cut out additional scones until all dough is used. You should get about 8-10 scones.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Place the cut scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and tablespoon of milk for the egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact time will depend on your oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with clotted cream and your favorite fruit jam.
⏱️ 3 min