Traditional Afternoon Tea Recipe
A selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of pastries.
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Ingredients
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Sandwiches
Scones
Pastries
Method
Sandwiches
- 1
Prepare Cucumber Sandwiches
Thinly slice the cucumber and set aside.
- 2
Make Cream Cheese Spread
In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped dill until well combined.
- 3
Assemble Sandwiches
Spread the cream cheese mixture on 4 slices of white bread. Layer the cucumber slices on top and cover with the remaining bread slices. Cut into quarters.
- 4
Prepare Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Spread cream cheese on another 4 slices of bread, add smoked salmon, and top with another slice of bread. Cut into quarters.
Scones
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 6
Add Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- 7
- 8
Shape and Bake Scones
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently, and pat into a 2.5 cm thick round. Cut out scones using a cutter and place on a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Serve with Clotted Cream and Jam
Allow the scones to cool slightly, then serve warm with clotted cream and jam.
Pastries
- 10
Arrange Pastries
On a serving platter, arrange the assorted pastries in an appealing manner for guests to enjoy.
