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Scones with jam and cream
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5 from 2 votes

Classic scones recipe

Nothing says afternoon tea like scones! This recipe, passed on by a former Devonshire tea expert only requires 4 simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: afternoon tea
Cuisine: australian, British
Keyword: baking, high tea, scones
Servings: 10 scones
Author: Marie Muccio

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self raising flour
  • 1 tbs icing sugar
  • 100 ml cream
  • 200 ml full cream milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°
    Line two oven trays with baking paper
  •  In a large bowl add all the ingredients and mix until a dough starts to form.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and working the dough, bring together until you have a smooth ball.
  • Gently roll over the ball of dough with a rolling pin to flatten it slightly.
    Using a scone cutter press straight down into the dough to form your round scone shape and place onto baking tray.
  • Roll remaining dough back into a ball and repeat until all the dough is used. Recipe makes approximately 10 scones.
  • bake for 10-15 minutes or until the scones are golden.
    Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
    Serve warm with jam and fresh cream.

Notes

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