Scones are small pastries made of wheat, barley, or oatmeal. They are technically a type of quick bread. They are traditionally served with honey, jam or clotted cream. British scones have a texture like an American biscuit, while American scones are dry and crumbly. In Britain they are a feature at tea, while in America they are often a breakfast food.
History
The first print mention of the scone is in 1513. However, these scones would have been leavened with yeast, not baking soda or baking powder, as neither was invented until the mid-1800s. Scones were probably originally square, or possibly triangular pieces cut from a round cake.
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How long does it take to make scones?(1 Answer)
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Hello mmng23, Usually authentic English scones can be made in about 30 minutes with 15 minutes reserved for preparation and 15 minutes for baking. You do not need ...
Do you have a really good recipe for scones?(1 Answer)
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Lemon Scones 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1/2 cup butter ...
What are real, official English scones like?(2 Answers)
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The interiors are softer, fluffier and they are not as sweet. My (English) recipe is as follows ~8oz of Self Raising flour 1.5 - 2oz. of sugar ~ 2-2 ...
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Can be sweet or savory
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Pronunciation varies across UK
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