Best 3 English Cream Scones Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of English cream scones, a quintessential British teatime treat that has captivated taste buds for centuries. These delectable scones, with their golden-brown exterior and fluffy, tender interiors, are the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of tea or coffee. In this comprehensive guide, we present two irresistible recipes for English cream scones: a classic version and a delectable variation infused with the zesty flavors of orange. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve scone perfection. Whether you prefer the timeless simplicity of the classic scone or desire a burst of citrusy freshness, these recipes guarantee a delightful culinary experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TEA TIME SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM
Eat these hot, split & spread with fresh churned butter, fresh cream and homemade jam, preferably strawberry........not forgetting to lick your fingers afterwards - discreetly! These always made an appearance on my Mum and Grandmother's Afternoon Tea Table....it's simply expected my dear! You can also add dried fruit to these to make traditional fruit scones, such as sultanas, currants and raisins; I have added that option in the recipe. The traditional English Cream Tea is very popular in the South West of England, especially in Devon and Cornwall - there you will be offered a pot of tea with fluffy warm scones, butter, cream and strawberry jam. In Devon, you will be served double Devon cream and in Cornwall, you will be offered clotted cream - that's the main difference.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 Scones, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl and add the sugar and butter.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Gradually mix in the egg and milk mixture to make a dough, saving any excess to glaze the tops of the scones. Add your fruit at this stage if using.
- Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2" thick, then cut out 2" rounds with a plain or fluted cutter, kneading and re-rolling the dough until it is all used up.
- Arrange scones on baking sheets then brush tops with the milk and egg mixture.
- Bake in the oven at 230°C (450°F) mark 8 for 10 to 15 minutes, until well risen and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Whip the fresh cream until stiff. Split the scones and fill with butter, jam and fresh cream.
ENGLISH CREAM SCONES
Make and share this English Cream Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Frank Butcher
Categories Scones
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Cut in shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until mixture has the consistency of coarse cornmeal.
- Set aside. Reserve a little of the egg whites (to brush over tops of scones) and beat eggs until light. Stir in milk.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and add liquid all at once, stirring with a fork vigorously until dough comes freely from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat dough out to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into 8 triangles or squares or form into "biscuits".
- Brush tops with egg whites and sprinkle generously with sugar.
- place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden.
- Variations: Raisin Scones Add to dry ingredients 1/2 cup seedless raisins, currants, Craisins or other fruits (fresh blueberries or raspberries, apple chunks etc). Cheese Scones Reduce sugar to 1 tsp Add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheese to dry ingredients.
- Do Not sprinkle with sugar before baking.
ENGLISH SCONES WITH MIXED SUMMER BERRIES AND CREAM
When I was last back in England, I bought a bag of semi-dried mixed summer berries; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bilberries (wild blueberries) and cherries, all semi-dried and bursting with colour and flavour. I could not wait to cook with them, having sampled a few of them first of course! I came up with this recipe, a simple classic scone recipe, the mainstay of all English tea tables and they simply flew off the table, with requests for the recipe. The stars of the show are the semi-dried berries, and a good home-made jam and cream of course. Use any semi-dried berries you can source locally, but do try to replicate the summer berries I have listed, for that optimum flavour sensation!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 18-20 scones
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas 6. Grease a baking sheet.
- Sieve the flour into the bowl of a food mixer and add the eggs, sugar, baking powder, butter, vanilla extract and milk. Using a paddle blade, mix for about 2 minutes on slow speed.
- Add the dried mixed berries and mix until evenly combined. If the mixture is a little sticky, add more flour or more milk if it is too dry - you want a soft dough, but not sticky.
- (You can make these by hand too - put the flour, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl, then rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs, add the eggs, milk and vanilla extract, mix well. Add the dried berries, mix again.).
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a thickness of 3/4" or 5cm. Gently cut the dough into rounds using a pastry cutter.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the egg wash, and then sprinkle liberally with golden caster sugar for the glaze.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until risen and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool a little. Serve warm with butter or jam and cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 173.8, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- Using high-quality, cold butter is key for achieving light and flaky scones. Grate the butter and keep it in the freezer until ready to use to ensure it stays cold.
- Do not overwork the dough. Mix the ingredients until just combined to avoid tough scones.
- Chill the dough before baking to help it hold its shape and create a more even bake.
- Brush the tops of the scones with cream before baking to give them a golden brown color and a slightly crisp exterior.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings, such as jam, clotted cream, or butter.
Conclusion:
English cream scones are a classic teatime treat that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create light, flaky, and delicious scones that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give these English cream scones a try!
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