THE EMPRESS SCONES

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC where they have a lovely tea room. This is one of the recipes used over the years at their Afternoon Tea.

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 35 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs flour, and
4 ounces flour
9 ounces sugar
9 ounces butter (hard)
2 ounces baking powder
6 ounces raisins
6 eggs
16 ounces whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt (pinch)

Steps:

  • Crumb flour, butter, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add 5 eggs, slowly and separate the 6th egg and add the white into the batter; the yellow half of the 6th egg is used to do the egg wash.
  • Add raisins.
  • Add cream and mix into a smooth dough.
  • Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired size and shape.
  • Egg wash scones and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve with clotted cream and jam.

Ramathan Nsubuga
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These scones were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Mason Nielson
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Nikki Clark
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my scones didn't turn out very well.


Alisha Titian
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I would give this recipe a 5-star rating! The scones were absolutely perfect.


Abdii Abbas
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These scones were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture was perfect.


Noa Ben sh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These scones are the best I've ever had.


Gary Alston
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These scones were a bit too dense for my liking.


Capt saqlain
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly! They were light and fluffy, with a delicious flavor.


Panda Queen
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Tj Abiha
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Not a fan of these scones. They were a bit too dry for my taste.


Lashawn Haywood
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I've been looking for a good scone recipe for ages, and this one is definitely a keeper! The scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Olivia Nassolo
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I tried this recipe and the scones turned out amazing! My friends and family loved them.


Ericson Tylar
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These scones were a delightful treat! The texture was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb. The flavor was perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delic