English Cream Tea Scones

Discover the ultimate recipe for traditional English Cream Tea Scones, perfect for elevating your afternoon tea experience. These classic scones are delightfully light and fluffy, thanks to the perfect balance of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of caster sugar for subtle sweetness. With a tender crumb from rich, unsalted butter and whole milk, and a hint of vanilla for added depth, these scones are a staple for any tea table. Easy to make in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under 15 minutes, they’re ideal for serving warm with generous dollops of clotted cream and your favorite fruit jam. Whether you're hosting a traditional cream tea or indulging in a cozy treat, these scones promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s quintessentially British.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 350 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 50 grams caster sugar
• 85 grams unsalted butter
• 175 milliliters whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, caster sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the butter into small cubes and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the milk, stirring with a butter knife or spatula to form a soft dough. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of milk for glazing.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and gently knead the dough until it comes together, being careful not to overwork it.

Step 7

Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 2.5 cm (1 inch) and use a 5 cm (2 inch) round cutter to cut out scones. Press straight down without twisting to ensure even rising.

Step 8

Place the scones on the prepared baking tray, spaced slightly apart. Brush the tops with the reserved milk for a golden finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are well-risen and lightly golden.

Step 10

Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm with clotted cream and jam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	736.4 grams (736.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2317

Total Fat 89.80g	115%
Saturated Fat 48.40g	242%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 1684mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 330.70g	120%
Dietary Fiber 9.50g	34%
Total Sugars 60.10g
Protein 49.30g	99%

Vitamin D 133IU	666%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 745mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 56.8%