Scones from London

Our rafting associates discovered some fantastic scones in Knightsbridge in London whereas touring Europe. Scones can be simple to duplicate on a rafting and camping trip ! Get that dutch oven prepared for a really particular deal with!
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Scones

1 cup of flour
1/four cup of unsalted butter(cubed very chilly)
1/four cup of fantastic sugar
1/four cup of currants(optionally available)
1 giant egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon of cream of tarter
1/four teaspoon of salt
half teaspoon of baking soda
small quantity of milk (provided that batter turns into too thick)

Combine all components collectively together with your fingers, however do not combine an excessive amount of or it's going to make the dough powerful.*

Roll out the dough on a evenly floured floor. Minimize small circles utilizing a small glass turned the wrong way up. Place on a silpat, parchment paper or seasoned dutch oven. (Simply keep in mind to make use of a seasoned dutch oven & you may forgo the parchment paper or silpat)

Brush evenly with milk and sprinkle sugar on prime.

Place in pre-heated oven 450 for eight to 10 minutes

Serve instantly with heat butter, cream and any jams that strikes your fancy.
This recipe serves 4. To not be saved, however loved instantly together with your favourite tea, espresso or fruit juice!

* Our Secret Chef says, "Do not over work the dough! Combine as soon as after which roll-out; in any other case, you'll find yourself with hockey pucks as an alternative of tender, flaky scones! There may be such a joy in baking these fantastic morsels of schoonbrood!"

... just a little historical past concerning the scones:

Scones origins return to Scotland the place the Scots shaped them into small spherical flat breads referred to as "schoonbrood." The primary point out of this phrase was in 1513 and was possible originated from the Center Dutch. The Scottish would lower the flat breads into triangular wedges reflecting the present form at the moment. At this time, the flat breads are referred to as bannock and the lower out triangles are referred to as scones.

Scones are well-liked in United Kingdom, Eire, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and United States. Most are made with wheat, barley and/or oatmeal. They're often served with tea, Devonshire cream and jams.

Be aware: We predict our associates shall be shocked to see this on their group rafting trip this 12 months!
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