Scones & Jam Recipe
two traditional raisin scones, with raspberry jam, devon cream
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Ingredients
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Scones
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Raisins
Stir in the raisins until evenly distributed.
- 5
- 6
Form the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Shape the Scones
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to cut out scones.
- 8
Bake
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- 9
Serve
Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving with raspberry jam and Devon cream.
