These Traditional English Scones are the quintessential companion for afternoon tea. Lightly sweetened and enriched with eggs, they boast a tender crumb that shatters gently at the edges while remaining soft inside. The combination of all-purpose and bread flour ensures structure without toughness, while cold butter creates steam pockets for a flaky rise. Whether enjoyed plain or split and slathered with clotted cream and strawberry preserves, these scones offer a comforting, homemade elegance. They are perfect for weekend brunches or quiet morning rituals, bringing a touch of British tradition to your kitchen table.
Traditional English Scones
Description
These Traditional English Scones are the quintessential companion for afternoon tea. Lightly sweetened and enriched with eggs, they boast a tender crumb that shatters gently at the edges while remaining soft inside. The combination of all-purpose and bread flour ensures structure without toughness, while cold butter creates steam pockets for a flaky rise. Whether enjoyed plain or split and slathered with clotted cream and strawberry preserves, these scones offer a comforting, homemade elegance. They are perfect for weekend brunches or quiet morning rituals, bringing a touch of British tradition to your kitchen table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Butter and flour a heavy large cookie sheet.
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Mix flour, bread flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add chilled butter and cut in until mixture resembles fine meal.
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Add milk, eggs, egg yolk, and optional raisins, then mix until thoroughly incorporated.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Press dough into a 1-inch-thick round.
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Cut out rounds using a floured 3-inch round cookie cutter.
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Gather scraps and re-form into a 1-inch-thick round.
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Cut out more rounds from the scraps.
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Transfer rounds to the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
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Brush scones with the egg yolk glaze.
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Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
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Serve scones warm with berry preserves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 865.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.5g24%
- Saturated Fat 8.9g45%
- Cholesterol 36.3mg13%
- Sodium 4447.9mg186%
- Total Carbohydrate 160.8g54%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
- Sugars 23.0g
- Protein 19.1g39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The original recipe source is Bon Appetite magazine.
Yields approximately 10 scones.
For best results, keep butter very cold until just before mixing to ensure a flaky texture.
Do not overmix the dough after adding liquid, as this can make the scones tough.
