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Classic Scottish Scones

in Diana's Recipe Book

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Servings: 9-12 scones
 
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Unlike American scones, this Scottish version isn't loaded with butter; the less-rich result is an excellent foil for lots of jam, butter and whipped cream.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups self-rising flour* (see note below)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup (or more) chilled whole milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Extra flour (for sprinkling baking sheet with and to lightly flour work surface with)

Accompaniments: (optional)
Butter
Jam
Whipped Heavy Cream or Double or Clotted Cream

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Sprinkle large rimmed baking sheet with flour.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder.

Whisk together the 3/4 cup milk, the egg and oil in small bowl to blend.

Gradually add milk mixture to dry ingredients, tossing until moist clumps form.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently for several turns until dough comes together.

Pat out dough to 1-inch thick round. Using a 2 1/2-inch in diameter cutter, cut out scones. Gather dough scraps; press out to 1-inch thickness and cut out more scones. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Bake scones in preheated 425°F (220°C) oven until golden on top, and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 12-14 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to basket or serving plate and serve warm with butter, jam, and whipped cream (or double or clotted cream).

*Note
I found that more flour was needed in this recipe to make the dough easier to work with. I recommend using at least 1/2 to 1 cup more flour (than stated in the ingredients above) to achieve a dough that is "workable" but not dry....Diana

Makes between 9 to 12 scones.

Photograph taken by Diana Baker Woodall© 2004

Source: Bon Appetit Magazine, May 2004
Date: April 23, 2004

Reviews

Reviewer: patricia
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I'm Scottish and I've never, ever eaten, bought or made scones [that I've enjoyed] without the vital ingredient of butter! Go to www.be-ro.com for authentic enough Scottish recipes - lots of different scones where I come from. My secret ingredient, which I'll share with you is natural yoghurt [half yoghurt + milk].

 
Reviewer: Thomas
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Nice site!

 
Reviewer: baaba
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i have made this scones and they are 100% better than than the american ones.

 
Reviewer: anneliese
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Absolutely fantastic. You can't get much better than proper scottish scones. Thank you!!!

 
Reviewer: leah
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This is an excellent recipe, much prefer to use the oil than butter, easy to work with and tastes better. Top Job!

 

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