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.
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Kawsir
[email protected]Easy to make and absolutely delicious. A new favorite in our household!
Virginia Wanjiru
[email protected]These scones were a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the flavor was spot-on.
Kainat Khalid
[email protected]A great base recipe for scones. I like to add different mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts.
Pici
[email protected]A bit too dense for my taste, but still a solid scone recipe. Will try experimenting with different ratios next time.
Stella Erhuyi
[email protected]These scones are pure comfort food. Warm, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Highly recommend!
Muhmmad Afnan
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T, but the scones turned out a bit too dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Bdk Rakib
[email protected]Perfect scones for a lazy Sunday morning brunch. Paired them with some homemade lemon curd - divine!
Otonte Flagg
[email protected]These scones are a staple in our household. Always a hit with guests and family.
Getry Masitsa
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my liking, but still a good recipe. May reduce the sugar next time.
Nayeem hossain
[email protected]Dense and crumbly, just the way I like my scones. Will definitely make these again.
Lathon MB
[email protected]Not bad, but not the best scones I've had. A bit bland for my taste.
Mohammed Akram
[email protected]Lovely texture and flavor. Perfect with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Farid Baba
[email protected]Easy and quick to make, these scones were a great addition to our breakfast spread. Will definitely make them again!
Zainab Atif
[email protected]A bit too dry for my taste, but overall a decent scone recipe. May try again with some modifications.
John Hindman
[email protected]These scones were a hit with my family. I added some dried cranberries and orange zest for extra flavor. Definitely recommend!
Muzmilkamangar Kamangar
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the scones came out perfect. Light,fluffy, and just sweet enough. Served them with jam and cream for a delightful afternoon tea.
James Wobson
[email protected]Scrumptious! Easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. I was worried the scones would be dry, but they turned out moist and flaky. Definitely a keeper recipe!