They were quick and easy to make, and there were no soggy bottoms in sight. Topped with jam and (a faux) clotted cream, they tasted delicious and were a hit at my party. As a Brit living in the US, ...

Spreading jam on scones is all well and good, but baking the jam directly into the scones is even better. Here’s why: Some of the jam stays soft and fruity, just as when you spooned it from the jar.

Cream tea has long reigned as the nation’s most beloved tradition but one question has continued to divide Brits since the 11th century - should cream or jam be spread on a scone first? Well, the ...

The British Way to Make Scones 10x Better (and Easier) originally appeared on Parade. Scones have a really bad reputation. They can be unbearably dry, tough and tasteless and a total waste of money at ...

Watch: "I'm an afternoon tea expert - you should pronounce scone to rhyme with 'cone' and put the cream on first" It's the age-old discussion - whether the cream or jam is dolloped on first during ...

I know summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 23, but in most people’s minds, the last day of summer is the Tuesday after Labor Day. But I’m holding on. At least until all the local fruit, ...

Have ready a plain cutter (4cm for minis, 7cm for large) and one or two nonstick baking sheets. Sift the flour, icing sugar and baking powder into the bowl of a food processor and add the salt. Add ...

Dotted with dried berries and baked into a round, these crisp-outside, tender-inside treats emerge from the oven full of jammy bites. By Melissa Clark Scones and strawberry jam is such a classic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something about a brunch spread that feels more special than any other meal of the week. But pulling it off can feel intimidating when ...

It’s said that Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t much of a gourmand. She ate to live versus lived to eat. But I thought a few warm scones, some clotted cream and fruit would be a fitting way to honor the ...