These Cream Scones and Clotted Cream is the perfect accompaniment for your morning or afternoon tea.
One of the first scones I mastered a few years ago was Cream Scones with Clotted Cream. Scones are a wonderful savory or sweet biscuit baked into various shapes and sizes. If you have ever been to a tea party or Starbucks you have seen or had one or maybe even two depending on the size.
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How Do You Make Scones?
I usually make sweet ones since I make them for tea parties but there are many savory scones that are just as good if don’t prefer them as a dessert.
The great thing about Cream Scones is they go with everything. You can serve them with Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd, Lime Curd, or Flavored Jam.
The Cream Scone is your basic scone recipe and you can add things to it to make different flavors such as Cinnamon, blueberry or Cranberry Orange. You could just add some lemon zest to them to add a little flavor.
I used to make the dough and make two discs outs of them, I would flatten them out and cut them into 8 pieces. Then I got this amazing scone pan and they were perfect size each time. Whichever way you want to make them they will come out delicious.
Related Recipes:
Scones Recipe
Cream Scones and Clotted Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter chilled unsalted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Clotted Cream (My Version)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract or Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoon sifted Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat over to 400 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a pastry cutter work in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the eggs and cream slowly, until mixture is tender but not runny. Use the dough hook and continue to mix until everything comes together. Make two discs out of the dough and flatten out on cutting board. Cut into 4 or 8 equal pieces. Or put small pieces into the scone pan filling up each space. Bake for 13 – 15 minutes or until scones are light golden.
- Clotted Cream – Put a metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to get cold. Use your hand mixer and place cream into the bowl and mix for about 3 minutes. Once it starts to thicken, add the sugar and the extract. Mix about 1 – 2 more minutes. Put in a pretty bowl with a teaspoon for your guests to use.
Notes
Nutrition
These Cream scones are a staple at any tea party or Afternoon Tea and they go great with a cuppa hot tea. I hope you will try out this recipe or one of the above and see how easy they are.
lazygirlgetsfit1 says
Those look absolutely delicious! We have a local tea shop and I'm addicted to their scones! I really need to try to make them myself so thanks for the recipe!
Candi says
I wish we had a shop here. I actually used to run one out of a b & b but its gone now and I get calls all the time for a teahouse.
bill @thewoksoflife says
Wow, that scone pan is an interesting contraption – what a find!. I just added this to my stumbleupon likes so I can remember to pick one up!
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Candi says
Thanks for stopping by. It is a great find, I bought a few and I can make a lot at once.
@GirlGoneMom says
My mother is English and always talks about clotted cream. Maybe I'll make this for her next time she visits!
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Candi says
She will love it. It is so easy to make too. Thanks for your comment.
Heather @ new house says
I wondered where you got clotted cream! Its so hard to find here. There's nothing like scones with cream and a bit of strawberry jam!
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Heather @ new house says
I wondered where you got clotted cream! Its so hard to find here. There's nothing like scones with cream and a bit of strawberry jam!
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Heather @ new house says
I wondered where you got clotted cream! Its so hard to find here. There's nothing like scones with cream and a bit of strawberry jam!
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Candi Elm says
Its not the traditional clotted cream but it is good and the almond gives it a good flavor.
Theresa says
Hi Candi, I can't wait to try these. I pinned them already. We'll just have to wait for the weather to cool to heat up the oven. Hope your having a great summer. Let's chat soon! Theresa
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Candi Elm says
You are on my list Theresa, thanks for stopping by.
Renee says
These look so yummy! I would love to try and make them. thank you for sharing.
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Candi Elm says
They are really good and not too sweet, but the cream adds some sweetness.
@SuperMommyClub says
oooh I love a nice scone, I'll have to test out your recipe as I haven't baked any in years!
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Candi Elm says
I love scones and the fact you can make them in any flavor.
Libby's Library says
I just realized that I have never baked scones. I'll need to remedy that very very soon. LOL, any excuse for making whipped cream or clotted cream:-)
Candi Elm says
They are really simple to make and the cream adds just the right touch.
Maureen says
I love me a good scone with clotted cream! Every year our Church hosts a mother/daughter high tea and this is always on the menu. I will have to pass this along to the ladies. Going to try your version of clotted cream!
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Candi Elm says
Oh how fun, I wish my church did this. I bet they will be a hit.
Jill @ E.H.M. says
I have never bake scones before because even as an avid baker there is just something about them that has deterred me from taking the plunge and giving it a go. Your recipe looks so delicious however that I may just have to give it try 🙂
Candi Elm says
Thank Jill, I bet you will see how easy they are.
MOLM2011 says
Those look really great! I think that would be a great recipe to take to a brunch!
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Candi Elm says
Yes it would Jen, I am making blueberry scones next.
pamelagroppe says
I love scones. My recipe is made with buttermilk. I made an adaptation to an old recipe. http://www.flowerpatchfarmhouse.com/scrumptious-c…
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candielm says
thanks for stopping by, I enjoyed visiting your blog yesterday. I used to own a flower shop years ago. I love all the ways you can play with scones and flavors.
balmtomysoul says
I love scones. These look so yummy! Thanks for sharing. Stumbled.
Candi says
Thank you for visiting my blog and stumbling this post. I can\’t wait to see yours.