Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

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1. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the flour into a large bowl with the salt and baking powder, then mix. Add the butter, then rub in with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs. Stir in the sugar.
2. Put the milk into a jug and heat in the microwave for about 30 secs until warm, but not hot. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside for a moment. Put a baking sheet in the oven.
3. Make a well in the dry mix, then add the liquid and combine it quickly with a cutlery knife - it will seem pretty wet at first. Scatter some flour onto the work surface and tip the dough out. Dredge the dough and your hands with a little more flour, then fold the dough over 2-3 times until it's a little smoother. Pat into a round about 4cm deep.
4. Take a 5cm cutter (smooth-edged cutters tend to cut more cleanly, giving a better rise) and dip it into some flour. Plunge into the dough, then repeat until you have four scones. By this point you'll probably need to press what's left of the dough back into a round to cut out another four. Brush the tops with beaten egg, then carefully place onto the hot baking tray.
5. Bake for 10 mins until risen and golden on the top. Eat just warm or cold on the day of baking, generously topped with jam and clotted cream. If freezing, freeze once cool. Defrost, then put in a low oven (about 160C/fan140C/gas 3) for a few mins to refresh.

Towering tall

For toweringly tall scones, always pat the dough out a bit thicker than you think you should. I say pat rather than knead because scones are essentially a sweet soda bread and, like other soda breads, will become tough when over-handled. Kick-start the scones' rise with a hot baking tray and don't leave the dough sitting around. If you like your scones with lots of juicy fruit, stir 85g plump sultanas into the mix at the same time as the sugar.

Per scone (no jam or cream)

268 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, salt 0.95 g

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• Mrs Peach

  24 March 2009

  Mrs Peach rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy and lovely. Light and tasty, even my messy three year old had a go. Brilliant!!!

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• mybubbles

  24 March 2009

  mybubbles rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I found this recipe very simple and easy, to use they make lovley scones that all, the family enjoy i am on my second batch in 2 days great really happy.

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• Bev

  24 March 2009

  Bev rated and commented on this recipe

  

  These were very easy and tasted lovely. Must admit though that I would like them sweeter....I like things sweet !!!!!

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• NickyE

  30 March 2009

  NickyE rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made these yesterday, they are absolutely fabulous. I have never had much luck making scones as they never seemed to rise and always seemed to be tough. These rose beautifully and were so soft. Will definitely be making them again.

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• andrea37

  30 March 2009

  andrea37 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is a superb recipe, the scones were lovely. yum!

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• cattallulah

  16 April 2009

  cattallulah commented on this recipe

  I've tried the other scone recepies on here but these are by far the best.tgffffff

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• Ben

  23 April 2009

  Ben rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have made three batches and they have worked everytime, without fail. I have now got an endless stream of requests for more! Perfect recipe

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• joyous

  01 May 2009

  joyous rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made plain and fruit scones today, both tasted lovely slightly crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, will definitely be making them again 10/10

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• MrsO

  03 May 2009

  MrsO rated and commented on this recipe

  

  great little recipe - makes great easy scones.

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• pansipotter

  05 May 2009

  pansipotter rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy and very tasty

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• Janet

  08 May 2009

  Janet rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I love scones but have yet to find the "perfect recipe". Was a bit disappointed with these. I was a bit taken aback at the recommended dough thickness - 4cm. The scones rose well but although well cooked on the outside were a bit soggy in the middle. The ones I had cut after squashing the dough back together were a bit thinner and seemed better cooked inside. They were all tasty but not "perfect"

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  13 May 2009

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• yfino

  17 May 2009

  yfino rated and commented on this recipe

  

  delicious!!

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• Ali

  30 May 2009

  Ali rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Hi there, Made these had no lemon, but with a splash of jam, woop woop!!! Easy and will make again!!!

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• HeatherO

  01 June 2009

  HeatherO rated and commented on this recipe

  

  First time making scones, they were really light and yummy!

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• Mo B

  10 June 2009

  Mo B rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy recipe and the non-inclusion of bi-carb which so many scone recipes requre was definitely a flavour booster. Far too sweet for my taste though (and I have the bigeest sugar cravinge ever) also not too impressed with the vanilla flavour - will make again using less of these ingredients. Great site, love it

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• Lizzie Smith

  23 June 2009

  Lizzie Smith rated and commented on this recipe

  

  sooooo easy. And delicious. I leave out the sugar, add pepper, chopped fresh herbs and a handful of grated cheddar to the mix, then top with more cheddar.

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• cookingforgirls

  26 June 2009

  cookingforgirls rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is such a good recipe. It seemed a bit of a faff at first, heating the milk with the lemon (I've no microwave), but all of a sudden, the scones were ready! I added a handful of raisins and sultanas, and have used lime juice, instead of lemon. Go easy on the vanilla essence, I used slightly less than recommended the second time I made these, and it was less overpowering.

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• beth

  02 July 2009

  beth commented on this recipe

  l tried this recipe today for our local wine clubs strawberry tea evening-tried many scone recipes but this has to be the best one in 30 years thanks !!

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• beth

  02 July 2009

  beth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  opps forgot to rate it!!

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Ingredients

• 350g self-raising flour , plus more for dusting
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 85g butter , cut into cubes
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 175ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• squeeze lemon juice (see Know-how below)
• beaten egg , to glaze
• jam and clotted cream , to serve

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Serves 8

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

• 350g self-raising flour , plus more for dusting
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 85g butter , cut into cubes
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 175ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• squeeze lemon juice (see Know-how below)
• beaten egg , to glaze
• jam and clotted cream , to serve

Per scone (no jam or cream)

268 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, salt 0.95 g

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