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Devon Cream Tea Scones
Light and fluffy scones, traditionally served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, embodying the classic Devonshire cream tea experience.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 225 g Self-raising flour(plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 50 g Butter(cold, cubed)
- 25 g Caster sugar
- 150 ml Milk(plus a little extra for glazing)
- for serving Clotted cream
- for serving Strawberry jam
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/Gas Mark 7). Lightly grease a baking sheet or dust it with flour.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure the oven is fully preheated for best results. - 2
Sift the self-raising flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the caster sugar.
💡 Conseils de pro: Sifting helps to aerate the flour and create lighter scones. - 3
Rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Be careful not to overwork the mixture.
💡 Conseils de pro: Work quickly to keep the butter cold. - 4
Make a well in the centre of the mixture and pour in most of the milk. Gently mix with a round-bladed knife until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough. Add a little more milk if needed, but be careful not to make it too wet.
💡 Conseils de pro: Avoid overmixing, as this can make the scones tough. - 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring it together. Pat it out to about 2cm (3/4 inch) thick. Do not knead.
💡 Conseils de pro: Gentle handling is key to light scones. - 6
Using a 5-6cm (2-2.5 inch) round cutter, cut out the scones. Dip the cutter in flour between each cut to prevent sticking. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close together.
💡 Conseils de pro: Press straight down with the cutter; do not twist, as this can seal the edges and prevent them from rising evenly. - 7
Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk (not the sides). Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until well-risen and golden brown.
💡 Conseils de pro: Baking them close together helps them rise upwards. - 8
Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm, split in half, and generously spread with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
💡 Conseils de pro: Serve them warm for the best texture and flavour.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓Use cold butter and milk for the best texture.
- ✓Don't overwork the dough; gentle handling is crucial.
- ✓Serve warm with plenty of clotted cream and jam.
- ✓For a slightly sweeter scone, add an extra teaspoon of sugar.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add a handful of sultanas or currants to the dry ingredients for fruit scones.
- For cheese scones, omit the sugar and add 50g of grated mature cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients.
- Serve with lemon curd or other fruit preserves instead of jam.