Best Worlds Best Scones From Scotland To The Savoy To The Us Recipes

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CHEF JOHN'S SCONES



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This recipe is very slightly adapted from one by someone called Friendlyfood on Allrecipes, who claims it was adapted from a version made at the Savoy Hotel in London. I have to say, I am very impressed. It was light, tender, moist and very delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup dried currants
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, and currants in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened and holding together.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into rectangle.
  • Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, flatten back into a rectangle, and repeat. Cut into eight pieces and place each scone on a silicone baking mat.
  • Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl; brush mixture on top of each scone.
  • Bake scones in the preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 300.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

WORLD'S BEST SCONES! FROM SCOTLAND TO THE SAVOY TO THE U.S.



World's Best Scones! From Scotland to the Savoy to the U.S. image

In search of the best scone recipe, I have adapted my Scottish grandmother's recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world-renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have created the best scone recipe in the world! Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams.

Provided by FRIENDLYFOOD

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup dried currants
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Make the scones: Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or by rubbing between fingers until lumps are the size of peas. Stir in currants.
  • Whisk milk and sour cream together in a measuring cup; gently stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  • With floured hands, pat dough into 2- to 3-inch diameter balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly. Scones should slightly touch each other.
  • Make the egg wash: Whisk egg and milk together. Brush the tops of scones with egg wash and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

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