This classic cream scones and clotted cream recipe perfectly accompanies your morning or afternoon tea.
I’ve been making scones for many years. They pair so well with a nice pot of hot tea for breakfast or a tea party.
These cream scones are versatile because they pair well with many flavors. Whether you drink coffee, tea, or flavored tea, these scones are a great match.
For more flavors of scones and tips try these.
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Why you’ll love this cream scones recipe
Scones are a wonderful sweet biscuit baked into various shapes and sizes. If you have ever been to a tea party or Starbucks you have likely seen them and possibly enjoyed their delicious flavor. They’re one of the most popular breakfast items in coffee shops.
Cream scones are wonderful because they’re sweet, but don’t have a flavor that can clash with other flavors. They’re classic scones and a great base scone recipe. You can add clotted cream to them or strawberry jam, or mix it up with a lemon curd or a lime curd. It’s the best scone recipe for anyone new to scones or if you like to add your toppings.
These delicious scones can be enjoyed at breakfast, cream tea, as a snack, or even as a tasty dessert.
Ingredients
- Flour – Regular all-purpose flour is used in this recipe for the best texture.
- Baking powder – Baking powder works with the eggs to help the scones get the perfect rise. Make sure it is fresh.
- Sugar – Regular white sugar works best in this recipe.
- Salt – Salt helps to enhance the flavors and bring them together.
- Cold butter – You should use chilled unsalted butter for this recipe. The butter must be cold, and you want to mix it into the scone dough in cubes. You want to be able to see bits of butter chunks. This helps to have lighter scones.
- Large Eggs – Eggs are necessary in this recipe to give these scones the perfect texture.
- Heavy whipping cream – You may use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream for this recipe.
Directions
- Preheat over to 400 degrees. If you’re not using a scone pan, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the butter into small cubes.
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl or Kitchen Aid. This creates a large mixture and will not work with a handheld mixer. With a pastry blender/cutter work the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the eggs and cream slowly, until the 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 it out on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 4 or 8 equal pieces, and place on your prepared baking sheet. Alternatively, place small pieces into the scone pan filling up each space.
- Bake for 13 – 15 minutes or until scones are light golden brown. Baking time will vary depending on your oven. Check your scones at 13 minutes.
How to make a simple Mock Clotted Cream
Clotted Cream Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream
- Almond extract or vanilla extract
- Sifted confectioners sugar
Directions
While the scones are baking, place a metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill. Use your hand mixer, add cream to the bowl, and mix for about 3 minutes. Once it starts to thicken, add the sugar and the extract.
Mix for about 1 – 2 more minutes. Put in a pretty bowl with a teaspoon for your guests to use. I love the Almond Extract but use Vanilla if you prefer.
Scone Baking Tips
- For best results, keep the dough cool and add chilled or frozen butter in cubes. This leaves butter pockets and will create the perfect, light, and flaky scones.
- Feel free to add mix-ins if you want a special flavor. Chocolate chips, dried fruit, golden raisins, cinnamon, or lemon zest all mix great with these classic cream scones.
- Using a scone pan can help simplify the process of shaping the scones.
- Store baked scones in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze them by wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag to keep them for up to 3 months. Just reheat in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
- Do not use a handheld mixer and this becomes a large and thick dough. A Kitchen-Aid mixer will be preferred.
Best Ways to Serve Scones
Serve with clotted cream, fresh berries, or your favorite jam or curd. Then once scones are cooled to room temperature, place scones in an airtight container for storage.
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Scones Recipe
Classic Cream Scones Recipe with 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.
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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.