The Empress Scones

Delight in the timeless elegance of The Empress Scones, a recipe fit for royalty and perfect for your next afternoon tea. These buttery, tender scones are crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like cold cubed butter, whole milk, and a touch of sugar, ensuring a perfectly flaky texture. Opt to add raisins or currants for a hint of sweetness, and finish with a golden glaze of heavy cream or egg for a beautifully polished look. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, these classic scones are oven-ready in no time and bake to perfection in under 15 minutes. Serve them warm, paired with luxurious clotted cream and your favorite jam, for a truly indulgent treat that captures the charm of a traditional English tea experience. Keywords: scones recipe, traditional English scones, afternoon tea scones, The Empress Scones, homemade scones.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 10 grams baking powder
• 100 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 120 ml whole milk
• 30 ml heavy cream (for brushing)
• 1 piece egg (optional, for a deeper golden glaze)
• 1 pinch salt
• 75 grams raisins or currants (optional)
• 0 as desired clotted cream (serving suggestion)
• 0 as desired jam of your choice (serving suggestion)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

If using raisins or currants, gently fold them into the mixture at this stage.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the milk. Use a fork or a spatula to gently bring the dough together, being careful not to overmix as this can make the scones dense.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it out to a thickness of about 2.5 cm (1 inch). Use a round cutter (about 5 cm or 2 inches in diameter) to cut out your scones, re-rolling the dough as needed.

Step 7

Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are slightly spaced apart to allow for rising.

Step 8

In a small bowl, beat the heavy cream with the optional egg to create a glaze. Brush this mixture lightly over the tops of the scones for a beautifully golden finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones have risen and are golden brown on top.

Step 10

Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.

Step 11

Serve warm with clotted cream and your favorite jam for a regal treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	737.3 grams (737.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2462

Total Fat 115.60g	148%
Saturated Fat 69.70g	349%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 493mg	164%
Sodium 1275mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 324.00g	118%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 122.40g
Protein 39.70g	79%

Vitamin D 100IU	497%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1156mg	25%

*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: 41.7%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 51.9%