Basic British Scones

This English scones recipe is easy to make in one bowl for tender, melt-in-your-mouth scones. Delicious with jam and clotted cream for afternoon tea.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 cup margarine
• 0.5 cup milk, or as needed
• 0.125 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.

Step 3

Rub in butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.

Step 4

Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold over 2 or 3 times, then roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet; brush tops with milk to glaze.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until scones are risen and golden on top, about 10 minutes. Cool scones on a wire rack.