Cozy Scones Recipe with Clotted Cream and Jam for Perfect Tea Time
These cozy scones are a warm, comforting treat perfect for tea time, featuring a flaky buttery texture paired with rich clotted cream and tangy jam. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they deliver a satisfying indulgence without fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Clotted cream, for serving
- Jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or blackcurrant), for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together; it should be slightly sticky but manageable. Avoid overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a round disk about 1 inch thick. Fold gently a couple of times without kneading.
- Cut the disk into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Place the wedges spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops lightly with a little extra cream.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the scones are puffed and golden brown.
- Transfer the scones to a cooling rack and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Serve warm, split open and spread generously with clotted cream and your favorite jam.
Notes
Keep butter and cream cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough to help scones rise properly. Brush tops with cream for a golden crust. Dough can be chilled if butter softens too much. Scones can be frozen before baking and baked from frozen with extra time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone with clotted
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: scones, clotted cream, jam, tea time, cozy, easy scones, flaky scones, baking, British dessert