Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream
Scones with jam and clotted cream are a classic British treat, perfect for afternoon tea or any time you crave a delightful indulgence. These light, fluffy pastries topped with sweet jam and rich, thick clotted cream are a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
- 350 g Self-Raising Flour
- 85 g Butter Unsalted, cold and diced
- 3 tbsp Caster Sugar
- 175 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Clotted Cream to serve
- Strawberry Jam to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
- In a large bowl, rub the cold diced butter into the self-raising flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the caster sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Using a flat-bladed knife, stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 2.5cm thick and cut into rounds using a floured 5cm cutter.
- Place the scones onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden.
- Once baked, transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve the warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Notes
Ensure the butter is cold when rubbing into the flour to achieve a flaky texture.
Do not over-knead the dough to avoid tough scones.
These scones are best served fresh on the day of baking.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 303IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.4mg
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