Olde English Scones Recipes

ENGLISH SCONES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• In a large bowl, rub together the self-raising flour and cubed butter until you form fine crumbs.
• Mix in the sugar, baking powder, and salt, and make a well in the middle.
• Pour in the milk and gently mix together until just combined.
• Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about a minute. Be careful not to over-knead the dough.
• Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut circles into the dough that are about 1-2 inches thick.
• Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and coat the tops of the scones with the egg yolk.
• Bake for 12 minutes.
• Serve with clotted cream and jam.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC ENGLISH SCONES

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 220C/ 425 F / Gas 7. Also pre heat your baking tray.
• In a mixing bowl, add the sifted flour, salt and baking powder,and combine.
• Add the butter and rub in with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. Using a flat bladed knife, stir in the sugar. Then add the dried fruit if using.
• Put the milk into a jug and heat in the microwave for about 30 secs until warm, but not hot. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside for 2 minutes.
• Make a well in the dry mix, then add the liquid and combine it quickly with a flat bladed knife. Once combined, place it on a well dusted work surface.
• Take a 5cm (2 inch) cutter -( Plain cutters cut more cleanly and give a better rise than patterned edge cutters ) and dip it into some flour. Plunge in a single movement into the dough, then repeat until you have four scones.
• By this point you'll probably need to press what's left of the dough back into a round to cut out another four. Try not to over work the dough, be light with your hands when reshaping.
• Brush the tops with beaten egg, then carefully place onto the hot baking tray. Bake for 10 mins until risen and golden on the top.

ENGLISH SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins. Beat milk and egg; add to dry ingredients, stirring lightly. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

BASIC BRITISH SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
• Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.