Best 5 Plain Old Fashion Tea Scones Recipes
In the realm of delectable pastries, the plain old fashioned tea scone stands as an iconic symbol of comfort and culinary simplicity. These scones, with their rustic charm and crumbly texture, have graced tea tables and breakfast nooks for generations, offering a taste of tradition that never fails to delight. Whether you prefer them warm and fresh from the oven, slathered with butter and jam, or enjoy them as a delightful afternoon snack, the perfect tea scone recipe awaits your discovery. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the art of crafting these timeless treats, ensuring that your next scone-baking endeavor yields a batch of golden-brown perfection.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES
A soft teacake that is best when one to two days old. You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drop of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.
Provided by RGA
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 53m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Knead dough for a few turnns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
TRADITIONAL SCONES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 5-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. , Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with jam if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TEATIME SCONES
When I was on a cruise in the Bahamas, I discovered scones. From then on, I have loved scones. Also try with 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in place of the cinnamon.
Provided by Melanie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour.
- Whisk the 2 cups flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture until moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured 2-inch cutter and arrange rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the scones have risen and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
OLD FASHIONED ENGLISH LAVENDER TEA SCONES
When I was back home in England recently, I visited a local lavender farm called Wold's Way Lavender in North Yorkshire; we had tea and these delicious lavender scones in their delightful little tea room; this is my attempt to recreate those scones - using some of my home-grown culinary lavender from the garden here in France! I have made them several times now and they have turned out just as I remembered them, especially good if split whilst still warm, buttered and spread with lavender honey or lavender-infused cream! Just a note of interest......lavender was often used during Tudor and Elizabethan times in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes and was a particular favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. The palace gardeners were required to have lavender flowers available at all times which were used to make Conserve of Lavender (a mixture of lavender flowers and sugar) and sweet lavender tisane, a drink made with lavender flowers, boiling water and honey.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 20m
Yield 12 scones, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220C/450F, then lightly flour a baking tray.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder & salt. Rub the butter with the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar.
- Make a deep well in the flour, pour in the liquid and mix to a soft doughy texture with your hands. Sprinkle on the lavender flowers and knead into the dough very lightly until it is just smooth. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board & cut out scone rounds.
- Brush the scones with the beaten egg, and sprinkle a few lavender flowers on top if you wish.
- Bake in oven for 7 - 10 minutes or until well risen and brown. Leave to cool. Serve with butter, lavender honey or lavender-infused cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 471.1, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6.8
PLAIN SCONES!
These gorgeous plain scones are creamy and a lovely treat for tea time. Best with jam/butter and should make round about 9!
Provided by erniebees
Time 25m
Yield Serves 5
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C / gas 8 and lightly grease a baking tray.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the sugar. Add all the milk and mix lightly into a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead briefly. Do not overwork the dough or your scones will be tough!
- Roll the dough out to 1.25cm / 1/2 in thickness and cut out rounds.
- Place on the greased baking tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack!
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting, gather and measure all ingredients and equipment. It will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling during the baking process.
- Use cold butter: Cold butter is crucial for creating flaky scones. When the butter melts in the oven, it creates steam that helps the scones to rise. Softened butter will not produce the same effect.
- Do not overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in tough scones. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no dry flour remains.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps to firm up the butter and prevent the scones from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the scones: A sharp knife will give you clean, even cuts and prevent the scones from tearing.
- Bake the scones in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the scones to rise quickly and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Do not overbake the scones: Overbaking will dry out the scones. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
These plain old-fashioned tea scones are a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for a casual breakfast or afternoon tea. With a few simple tips, you can make delicious and flaky scones that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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