English Scones
English Scones is a home-style dessert at difficulty 3/5 (Intermediate), about 1197 kcal. English scones are a classic British afternoon tea pastry, characterized by a cr. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
3 / 5
★★★☆☆
1197 kcal
Ingredients
- Salted butter (Recommended: President brand)
- Cake flour (Low-gluten flour)
- Sugar
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese (Optional)
Steps
- Beat the egg and measure out 30g of the egg liquid into a clean container. Add all the heavy cream and cream cheese, and mix well. If the cheese is too hard, you can melt it over a water bath to about 40 degrees before mixing.
- Place cake flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder into a clean container and mix evenly.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and add them to the previous mixture. Rub the butter into the mixture with your hands until it forms a coarse cornmeal consistency.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture from the first step into the flour and butter mixture. Stir well until combined. Press and fold to form an even dough.
- Place the dough on a cutting board, roll it out into a 1.5cm thick sheet, and cut it into suitable shapes using a knife or a mold.
- Brush the remaining 20g of egg liquid onto the surface of the scones using a brush.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake for 27 minutes.
Notes
English scones are a classic British afternoon tea pastry, characterized by a crispy crust and a soft interior with a rich aroma of eggs and milk. They pair excellently with jam or cream. Made primarily from flour, butter, eggs, and heavy cream, they are rich in carbohydrates and protein, providing a quick energy boost. The making process is relatively simple;只要掌握 the basic kneading technique. Newcomers can easily manage this, and the whole process from preparation to baking takes about one hour.
Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★★
Estimated calories: 1197 kcal
Category: English Scones
Calculation:
You need to determine how many portions you plan to make before starting. One portion is enough for 4-6 people.
Per portion:
- Salted butter 40g
- Cake flour 180g
- Sugar 30g
- Salt 1g
- Baking powder 5g
- Egg 1 (approx. 50g)
- Heavy cream 45g
- Cream cheese 50g
- The simplest cutting method is to roll the dough into a round pastry sheet and cut it into 6 triangular (fan) pieces.
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