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The Ritz of London’s Afternoon Tea Scones
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The Ritz of London’s Afternoon Tea Scones

The Ritz of London’s Afternoon Tea Scones recipe yields fluffy, tender scones with a lightly golden crust. Using a blend of baking powder, cream of tartar, and baking soda ensures a good rise and soft crumb. These scones are traditionally served warm, fitting perfectly into afternoon tea settings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or slightly less
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, plus more for greasing pan, unsalted
  • ⅔ cup whole milk 160 ml or buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220 C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Work in the butter with the fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of large, flaky crumbs. Make a well in the center, and add milk. Stir using a spatula until the dough is soft.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ½-inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Use a pastry cutter 2 to 2 ½ inches (5 to 6.5 cm) in diameter or a water glass, press out rounds. (Do not twist when pressing out, or the scones are likely to bake unevenly).
  4. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter or line with parchment paper. Arrange the rounds on the sheet. Lightly dust their faces with flour.
  5. Bake until they have risen and turned golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Best eaten the same day they are baked to preserve texture and flavor.
  • Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 4–5 minutes to refresh softness and crumb.
  • Do not cut scones with a knife when fresh, as they should easily break apart by hand for proper afternoon tea etiquette.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1scone Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%

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