AFTERNOON TEA TRADITIONAL BRITISH RECIPES

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt offers a lighter alternative.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

In a large bowl, mix plain flour, baking powder, sugar, and vanilla sugar.

Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Make a well in the center and add milk and beaten eggs.

Stir until just combined, then turn onto a floured surface.

Knead gently and roll out to about 2 cm thick.

Cut into rounds and place on a baking tray.

Brush tops with milk or egg wash.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens