Best 6 Rich Tea Scones Recipes

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Rich tea scones are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch or as an afternoon snack. Rich tea scones are light, fluffy scones with a delicate crumb and a subtle hint of sweetness. They are quick and easy to make, and can be dressed up with a variety of toppings such as jam, cream, or fruit. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create delicious and satisfying rich tea scones that will tantalize your taste buds.

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RICH TEA BISCUITS



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Found this recipe in Jean Pare's "Company's Coming" cookbook. I've made baking powder biscuits before, but not with cream of tarter in the recipe.

Provided by Boyz 5

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cold
1 cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Put first 5 ingredients in bowl.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Pour in milk.
  • Stir quickly to combine.
  • Dough should be soft.
  • Turn out on lightly floured surface.
  • Knead gently 8-10 times.
  • Roll or pat 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick or half the thickness you want the baked product to be.
  • Cut with small round cookie cutter.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet close together for soft sides or apart for crisp sides.
  • Bake in 450 degrees oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Brushing biscuits with milk before baking will produce a pretty brown top.
  • Makes 10.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 471.4, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.5

THE BEST SCONES



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The extra-rich taste of our cream scones comes from using milk powder in addition to the standard ingredients butter and cream. A light touch when combining the dough ensures a tender crumb.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons dry low-fat milk powder
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Demerara or raw sugar, for sprinkling
Softened butter and jam, for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the cream, egg and milk powder in a liquid measuring cup. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse only until pea-size pieces remain. Transfer to a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and mix with a fork, incorporating the dry ingredients a little at a time until a shaggy dough forms (it's okay if the dough looks a little dry, just don't overwork it). Lightly knead the dough in the bowl until it just comes together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle (about 9 by 7 inches). Cut in half lengthwise, then cut in half again crosswise; you should have 4 equal rectangles. Cut each piece in half from corner to corner making 8 triangular wedges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake the scones until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 more minutes. Serve warm with softened butter and jam.

RICH CREAM SCONES



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These scones get their light, flaky texture from the butter that is layered into the dough.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and cutting
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Salt
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers. (The largest pieces should be the size of small peas.) With your fingertips, flatten butter pieces into small disks. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until butter is very firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine cream and vanilla in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture with a wooden spoon until almost absorbed and dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; roll out into an 8-by-10-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, fold rectangle into thirds, as you would a letter. Rotate dough a quarter turn clockwise. Repeat rolling out, folding, and rotating dough 2 more times. With floured hands, pat out dough to a 1 1/4-inch thickness, and cut out as many rounds as possible with a floured 2 1/4-inch round biscuit cutter. Gather scraps, reroll once, and cut out more rounds (you should have a total of 12).
  • Place scones 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool on sheets. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TEA SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Dairy     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cake flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
7 tablespoons (about) cold milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle baking sheet lightly with flour. Combine 2 cups cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat egg and 7 tablespoons milk in small bowl. Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients, tossing with fork until moist and adding 1 more tablespoon milk if dry. Gather dough into ball. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape dough into 8-inch round about 3/4 inch thick. Transfer round to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife, cut round into 8 equal wedges; do not separate wedges.
  • Bake scones until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 20 minutes. Recut scones. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TEATIME SCONES



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste

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

RICH TEA SCONES



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These are absolutely the best for a Saturday afternoon tea-time treat! Serve with a good jam or preserve topped with whipped cream or just plain with a little butter.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories     Scones

Time 22m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups flour
9 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
8 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
milk, to mix

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Using your fingers, rub soft butter into flour mixture until fine crumb stage is reached.
  • Break eggs into 250 ml measuring cup and top with milk to make 250 ml.
  • Mix together.
  • Work egg mixture into dry ingredients to form a soft but not sticky dough.
  • If dough is too dry add a tsp of water at a time til the right consistency is produced.
  • Lightly pat dough into a square and cut into 16 equal parts.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 230C for 12- 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 246.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky scone. If your butter is too soft, it will make the scones tough.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to develop the flavor of the scones and make them easier to handle.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Scones are delicious served with butter, jam, clotted cream, or lemon curd.

Conclusion:

Rich tea scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect rich tea scones every time.

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