Fruit Scones

The classic British tea-time treat.

Recipe for Fruit Scones, contributed by Janey Macleod

One of the things that I missed most when I moved to the USA from Scotland was the traditional British tea, especially the scrumptious scones that were so readily available. But with this recipe, baking scones at home is so easy that there is no excuse for not doing it - especially as freshly-baked scones have a flavor and texture that you never find in the store-bought variety.

The best way to serve these scones is warm from the oven (leave them to cool slightly first). They will keep for several days, and are nice split and toasted. In Britain, they are nearly always eaten with butter and jelly (jam), and, in some parts of the country, with a generous dollop of cream. But if you are worried about cholesterol, they are also delicious on their own.

These quantities make eight to ten scones.

• 2½ cups (12 oz, 350 g) self-raising wholewheat (wholemeal) flour (or all-purpose flour with 2½ tsp. baking powder)
• 1 tbsp. superfine sugar (caster sugar)
• 1 cup (3½ oz, 100 g) mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currents, etc.)
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup (4 oz, 110 g) butter or margarine
• Enough milk to bind the dough (approx. 2 tbsp.)

Oven: Pre-heat to 400F (200C)

Mix all the ingredients into a firm dough. Roll out to a thickness of about one inch (2½ cm). Using a pastry cutter or inverted glass, cut into rounds. Transfer to an oiled baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until just done.

By the way, if you share my liking for the traditional British tea, take a look at Antony's Wild's delightful The Perfect Afternoon Tea Book. I think you'll enjoy it.

Recipe for Fruit Scones (March 2003)

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