How to make the Most PERFECT English Cream Tea! - Iford Manor & Gardens Part 3

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

strawberry jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: mixed berry jam

Fruit preserves offer similar sweetness with less sugar.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Stir in sugar and make a well in the center.

Add eggs and milk to the well and mix until a dough forms.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.

Roll out to about 1 inch thick and cut into rounds.

Place scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Serve warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam alongside brewed tea.

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