Cream Girdle Scones (Stove-Top Scones)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
Cream Girdle Scones (Stove-Top Scones)
Description
Cream Girdle Scones combine sifted self-rising flour, sugar, butter, egg, milk or buttermilk, salt, and optionally raisins or currants into a soft dough. The dough is folded until smooth, divided, rolled out, and cut into quarters. Cooking occurs on a preheated griddle or heavy pan over medium-high heat where the scones develop a well-colored crust on each side while cooking through fully.
The technique leads to scones that are tender inside with golden, slightly crisp exteriors. Using a griddle allows for even cooking without an oven. Raisins add pockets of sweetness, while the creaminess from the butter and milk contributes to softness and flavor.
These scones are traditionally served warm with butter, jam, or cream alongside tea, providing a comforting and satisfying snack or breakfast item. Freezing raw or cooked scones is possible and preserves freshness for later enjoyment.
The griddle must be correctly heated to achieve proper color and prevent sticking, and resting scones briefly in a towel after cooking helps maintain warmth and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups to 2 cups self-rising flour sifted (or all-purpose flour with 2 tsp baking powder)
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 oz butter
- ½ cup milk (I used buttermilk)
- 1 egg
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup raisins or currants, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add the egg.
- Add the milk, then the flour and salt, and mix until it comes together into a dough. (If adding raisins or currants, do so at this time.)
- Turn out onto floured surface and fold over until smooth and divide in two. Roll out each half and cut into four quarters.
- Place on preheated griddle set at about medium high to test, (if some flour turns light brown in a few seconds, it is ready). Turn the scones when they have risen, and the bottoms are dark colored.
- Continue to cook until the other side is also well-colored and scone is cooked entirely.
- Remove from heat and cool in a kitchen towel for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve while warm with butter, jam and/or cream and some hot tea.
Notes
- These scones freeze well; prepare extra and freeze either raw or fully cooked.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, and cream for a classic tea accompaniment.
- Use a properly heated griddle to ensure the scones brown evenly without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 scone | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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