Queen Elizabeth II's Drop Scones (Scotch Pancakes)

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4.6

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    530 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    British

Queen Elizabeth II's Drop Scones (Scotch Pancakes)

Queen Elizabeth II's drop scones, an easy and quick Scotch pancakes recipe, brings a delightful afternoon tea dessert to the table in less than 30 minutes. It's easy to prepare and simply delicious with butter and syrup served on top.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 eggs 60 g with shell each, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons caster sugar fine granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk divided
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
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Instructions

  1. Add eggs, sugar, and half of the milk to a large bowl, and keep beating the ingredients with a whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously while gradually adding the rest of the milk little by little until the batter becomes smooth and slowly drips off the spoon. Then, fold in the melted butter.
  3. Heat a griddle or nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter into the pan, spacing each pancake 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) apart.
  4. Let the pancakes cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until small bubbles form on the surface, then flip them over with a spatula. Continue cooking the other side for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. Dish out and serve immediately with butter and syrup on top.

Notes

  • Tips:
  • When combining the wet and dry ingredients, slowly add the rest of the whole milk a bit at a time while whisking. The batter should be smooth and a little bit thick than runny. Discard any remaining milk to avoid a watery batter.
  • Do Not sit the batter for too long or overnight. For the most fluffy drop scones, prepare the batter right before cooking.
  • To make the perfect golden brown drop scones, keep the griddle on medium or medium-low heat and cook the pancakes patiently.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 89g (30%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 442IU (9%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 89g 30%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 442IU 9%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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