What could be more tempting than a scone, tender and flaky within, delicately browned and slightly crunchy at the edges? Nothing, apparently, judging from the baker’s dozens of requests we’ve gotten ...

2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/3 cup milk 1 beaten egg Optional: fruit such as raisins, currants, dried ...

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar if making a sweet dough. Make a ...

04:00, Sun, Sep 29, 2024 Updated: 16:18, Sun, Sep 29, 2024 Scones are adored by many and they come in every flavour imaginable from classic plain, fruity delights to savoury cheese-laden treats.

What could be more tempting than a scone, tender and flaky within, delicately browned and slightly crunchy at the edges? Nothing, apparently, judging from the baker’s dozens of requests we’ve gotten ...

I once took a work trip to Ireland to do nothing but learn about Irish milk, cheese and butter. Lucky for me, the first thing I ate when I arrived, jet-lagged and haggard, was a scone. I still ...

They're delicious — and royal-approved! It doesn’t get much more English — or more royal — than sitting down for afternoon tea. And of course, tea isn’t complete without a scone (or two!). We’ve got a ...

15:52, Sat, Feb 22, 2025 Updated: 10:35, Mon, Feb 24, 2025 Nothing is better than biting into a fresh hot scone topped with jam, and they are incredibly easy to make yourself in no time at all. Thanh, ...