20-Min Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream
Fluffy, buttery scones baked in 12 minutes, served warm with tangy clotted cream and jam. The British afternoon-tea classic that feels fancy but takes less time than brewing a proper pot of tea.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl.
Step 2
Cut cold butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Pour in milk and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overwork.
Step 4
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch-thick disk.
Step 5
Cut into 8 wedges, place on a baking sheet, and bake until golden, 12 minutes.
Step 6
Serve warm scones topped with clotted cream and jam. Pair with black coffee.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- bench scraper or knife
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