Scone recipes
Traditional buns to set off an afternoon tea in style- try out some new sweet and savoury ideas that go beyond dried fruit and cheese.
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Apple scones with blackberry compote
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- Ready in 35 mins
The perfect autumnal afternoon treat, sit back and enjoy with a warming cup of tea
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Cheese & chutney scones
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A clever new idea for picnics - homemade freshly baked scones with onion pickle topping and grated cheddar
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Eton mess scones
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Take the classic strawberry, clotted cream and meringue combo and serve it on easy-to-make scones- irresistible
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Sugared scones
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A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish - the crunchy sugar top adds texture too
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Dill scones with smoked salmon & cucumber relish
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Savoury scones are a great alternative to burger buns or bagels
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Cheese & Marmite scones
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Delicious warm from the oven, these scones are good way to introduce wholemeal flour into your baking
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Mediterranean scones
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New flavours in an old favourite - great for coffee mornings or an afternoon snack
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Ultimate scones
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Learn the secret of making perfect scones every time, with Angela Nilsen's ultimate recipe
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Cheddar scones
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Fantastic straight from the oven or served the next day, split and toasted through
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Cherry scones
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Sweeten up your scones with this easy recipe - ideal for a posh afternoon tea
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Gingery buttermilk scones
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A teaspoon of ground ginger adds warmth to classic scones - try with homemade Rhubarb & ginger jam and clotted cream
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Cheddar & sweetcorn scones
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Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea
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Buttermilk scones
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Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven
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Easy fluffy scones
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These are the business - light but with a nice crusty outside
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Classic scones with jam & clotted cream
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You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests
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Buttermilk scones
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These savoury scones are perfect with potted fish. Make early in the day then warm before serving, for the best results
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Strawberry compote with sugared drop scones
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Cook your strawberries into a jam-like silky sauce then serve with scrummy drop scones and ice cream
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Crunchy crusted citrus scones
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A charming twist on a traditional recipe
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Rosemary & olive drop scones with goat's cheese
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Tasty pop-in-the-mouth nibbles to impress guests with before dinner
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Griddle scones with honey
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Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter
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Strawberry & vanilla shortcakes
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Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam
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