Scones with Whipped Cream and Jam
by Tarla Dalal
A scone is a single-serving sized, mildly-sweet bread with a very pleasing mouth-feel. It is usually made of a combination of plain flour and whole wheat flour, with baking powder as the leavening agent.
It is baked on sheet pans or in a baking tray. Scones are also sometimes glazed with a milk wash, to give them a milky aroma and to retain the softness.
Scones taste different from teacakes and other sweet buns made with yeast. Scones are an indispensable part of a continental breakfast and some evening tea routines too.
It is usually served with tea or coffee, and clotted cream and jam.
Scones with Whipped Cream and Jam can also make a light afternoon meal with tea. Here is how to make this heavenly treat!
Scones with Whipped Cream and Jam recipe - How to make Scones with Whipped Cream and Jam
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 35 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 15 scones
1 3/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tsp baking powder
salt for taste
1/2 cup cold butter cubes
4 tbsp castor sugar
3/4 cup curds (dahi)
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
plain flour (maida) for dusting
1 tbsp milk for brushing
For Serving
beaten whipped cream
- Method
- Combine the plain flour, baking powder, salt and butter in a deep bowl, mix well and rub in between your palms to form a breadcrumbs like mixture, add the sugar and mix well. Keep aside.
- Combine the curds, milk and vanilla essence in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add in the plain flour mixture and knead into a very soft dough without using any water. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
- Take spoonfuls of the dough and place them on a greased baking tray at equal distance.
- Brush each portion on top with milk.
- Bake them in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 30 minutes.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with beaten whipped cream and jam.
| Energy | 108 cal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 14.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 184.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 28.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 32.1 mg |
| Sodium | 45.3 mg |
| Potassium | 28.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Lovely english scones, i used to have them when i was in London for my 1 year Diploma, i used to miss them for my breakfast... I baked them and refreshed my memories... they taste so yummy with cream and jam....A perfect breakfast...