Description
Indulge in the elegance of Traditional English Scones, inspired by the official Buckingham Palace recipe. These tender scones are a quintessential addition to your afternoon tea, perfect for serving warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Ideal for brunch or any gathering, these delightful baked goods embody the charm of British royalty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs (divided)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (less 1 tablespoon)
- Optional: 2/3 cup sultanas or golden raisins
Instructions
- Soak optional sultanas in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk two eggs with buttermilk. Add to dry ingredients and combine. Fold in sultanas if using.
- Knead gently on a floured surface until smooth, then chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Roll out dough to 1-inch thick and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg