Clotted Cream Jam Scones (Printable Version)

Tender golden scones served warm with rich clotted cream and sweet fruit jam for a cozy tea time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Scones

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk, plus extra for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ To Serve

09 - 1 cup clotted cream
10 - 1 cup quality fruit jam

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub butter into ingredients until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Gently mix with a fork until just combined. Do not overwork the dough.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round disc.
07 - Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, stamp out 8 rounds, re-rolling scraps as needed. Place scones on prepared baking sheet.
08 - Lightly brush the tops of each scone with milk.
09 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden brown.
10 - Transfer scones to a wire rack and cool slightly. Serve warm, split in half, topped with clotted cream and jam.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 35 minutes, leaving you feeling like you've accomplished something without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between the soft, buttery scone and the cool richness of clotted cream is genuinely magical in a way that sounds simple but tastes sophisticated.
02 -
  • If your kitchen is warm or your hands run hot, chill the butter and even the flour before starting—warm dough produces scones that spread instead of rise.
  • The moment you feel resistance while mixing is the moment to stop mixing, even if the dough looks slightly shaggy, because those streaks of butter are what keep these light and flaky.
03 -
  • For extra richness and flavor depth, replace half of the milk with heavy cream—the scones become almost luxurious without losing their delicate texture.
  • Try lemon curd, honey, or even a soft cheese like mascarpone instead of jam to keep things interesting once you've mastered the base recipe.
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