Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

a taste of home

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 9m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 19m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

268
calories
10g
fat
6g
saturates
41g
carbs
6g
protein
8g
sugars
Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

Recipe Description

Is there anything more British than Classic scones with jam & clotted cream? This is my grandmother’s recipe and it’s one that I love to make whenever I feel homesick and lonely. When I sit down to one of these scones, warm from the oven and slathered with clotted cream and topped with jam, I feel like I am back in my grandmother’s kitchen. Bliss!

Start by mixing the dry ingredients together. Slightly heat some milk and add vanilla and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of the dry mix and pour in the liquid. Bring the wet and dry ingredients together quickly with a knife. It will seem quite wet at first but don’t worry – that’s normal. Turn out the dough and cut out 8 scones. Bake and enjoy!

To make Classic scones with jam & clotted cream, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and heat a baking sheet

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.

  2. 2

    Mix flour with salt and baking powder

    1 min
    Step 2 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Place 350 grams of self-raising flour in a large bowl. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder and mix well.

  3. 3

    Add butter and sugar

    1 min
    Step 3 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted CreamStep 3 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Add 85 grams of butter, then rub well with your fingers until the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in 3 tablespoons of caster sugar.

  4. 4

    Heat milk slightly

    30s min
    Step 4 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Pour 175 milliliters of milk into a microwave safe jug. Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm, but not hot.

  5. 5

    Add vanilla and lemon juice

    1 min
    Step 5 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a squeeze of lemon juice. Place to one side.

  6. 6

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 6 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted CreamStep 6 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture. Mix well to combine.

  7. 7

    Shape dough

    3 min
    Step 7 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle extra flour over the dough and dust your hands with a little more flour. Fold over the dough 2-3 times until it’s a little smooth. Do not knead. Pat into a round disc about 1½ inches high.

  8. 8

    Cut out scones

    2 min
    Step 8 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted CreamStep 8 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Using a 2-inch cutter, cut four scones from the dough. Press what’s left of the dough back together to cut out four more scones.

  9. 9

    Brush with egg

    1 min
    Step 9 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Brush the tops of each scone with beaten egg and place them on the hot baking sheet.

  10. 10

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 10 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Bake in the oven for 10 minutes until golden on top.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Classic Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream

    Serve like my grandma used to: warm from the oven, slathered in clotted cream and strawberry jam!

This Classic scones with jam & clotted cream is a delicious taste of home. I know you’ll love them as much as I do! Try them soon and come back and leave a comment to let me know what you think.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Bridget
March 29, 2025
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Made these scones, proper lush! Brings back memories of tea with me nan. Love 'em!

Quinn Anderson
January 4, 2025
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Delightful!

Tina
April 26, 2024
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Scones are incredible! Made these last week, and my kids loved every bite. It reminded me of my grandma's kitchen—just pure happiness! So easy to whip up, totally a must-try!

Isabella Taylor
April 26, 2024
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OMG, these scones took me straight back to my grandma's kitchen! I was feeling kinda blue and decided to whip these up. They're so easy and delish, especially slathered in cream and jam. Just like she used to make! It’s a total sweet escape to my childhood.

Maggie
October 10, 2023
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These scones brought back lovely memories of my nan's kitchen. They were so easy to make and tasted delightful with clotted cream. Pure joy!

Vince
October 10, 2023
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So easy, pure joy.

Fiona
October 2, 2023
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Simply delightful scones!

Gregory Smith
August 15, 2023
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Superb!

Will
August 3, 2023
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I made these scones last weekend when I was feeling a bit homesick. They tasted just like my grandma’s! The mix of jam and clotted cream brought me right back to her kitchen. So simple and they bake up perfectly. Def recommend for anyone looking for a taste of home.

Fiona
July 14, 2023
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These scones took me back home! Yum!

Nora
June 20, 2023
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OMG, these scones are the bomb! Made ‘em for tea this arvo and felt like I was back at my gran's. Total bliss!

Rachel
March 20, 2023
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OMG, these scones are a game changer! They remind me of my childhood in my gran's kitchen, just pure bliss! So easy to whip up, and they taste fab with jam and cream! I felt like I was back home again. Can't wait to make them for the fam! 🥰

Andy
July 13, 2022
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Man, these scones are a game changer! Made ‘em last week, and boy, did they take me back to my gran's kitchen. Simple ingredients, yet they taste so fancy. Pure bliss! 🥳

James Carter
September 26, 2021
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Simply the best

Dayana Feygin
February 4, 2021
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Replaced the normal milk for almond milk had an aftertaste but was delicious either way.

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