English Sweet Scones: a soft embrace of taste for your five o’clock tea
An timeless classic of English pastry
The English sweet scones are delicious bites of leavened dough, perfect to accompany an afternoon tea or an English breakfast. Their soft and crumbly texture contrasts with a slightly sweet and buttery taste, which makes them irresistible. But how are the real English sweet scones prepared? What are the secrets to making them perfect?
Recipe and secrets for irresistible scones
To prepare the scones you need a few simple ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt. The dough is worked quickly and then cut into discs that are baked until golden. The secret to obtaining crumbly and light scones is to use cold butter from the fridge and work it quickly with the flour to prevent it from warming up and forming lumps. Furthermore, it is important not to knead too long, to avoid developing the gluten which would make the scones hard and gummy.
Delicious variations for every palate
They can be enjoyed plain, spread with butter and jam, or enriched with delicious ingredients. Among the most appreciated variations are scones with raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts. For an even more tantalizing taste, you can brush the scones with a touch of maple syrup or decorate them with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Scones are a real treat for the palate and a perfect idea for a moment of sweetness in company.
An authentic taste experience
If you are looking for an authentic taste experience, don’t miss the chance to prepare English sweet scones at home. By following the recipe and the suggested tips, you will be able to enjoy these delicious bites in all their goodness. English sweet scones are a perfect idea for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. They will surely be appreciated by both adults and children!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: English
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 158.17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.18 (g) of which sugars 5.43 (g)
- Proteins 3.82 (g)
- Fat 6.12 (g) of which saturated 3.79 (g)of which unsaturated 2.17 (g)
- Fibers 0.56 (g)
- Sodium 84.98 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 55 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for English sweet scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 oz butter (cold)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsps sugar
- to taste salt
Tools
shopping tips:
- Pastry Cutter Guardini Accessories, Round pastry cutter with plunger 2.75 inches, Stainless steel, Silver color
- Rolling Pin KitchenCraft Wooden Rolling Pin, Brown, 17 inches
- Kneading Board Demolli 10721 Kneading Board for Pasta, Pizza, and Sweets, Fir Wood, Natural, 31.5×18.9×0.67 inches
Steps
In a bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and salt, mix. Add the cubed butter and work it with your fingers until you obtain a sandy mixture. Gradually add the sugar and milk, knead briefly until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
Place the dough on a floured surface and continue kneading until it is smooth and no longer sticky.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and flatten it to a thickness of about 1.2 inches with a rolling pin. Use a round pastry cutter, about 3 inches in diameter, to cut about 10 dough disks. Place the scones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush the surface with the beaten egg. Bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes, or until golden. Serve the scones warm or cold, cut them in half and fill them with butter and jam
Tips for English sweet scones
Serve the scones while still warm, accompanied by fresh whipped cream, your choice of jam, and a good hot tea. Success is guaranteed!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to serve English sweet scones?
Arrange them on a tiered tray and accompany them with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, jams of different flavors, clotted cream, fresh or preserved fruit. Don’t forget to add a touch of elegance with a traditional English tea set.
