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Home » Cuisine » Scone Recipes (Authentic UK Recipes for US Kitchens)

Scone Recipes (Authentic UK Recipes for US Kitchens)

June 3rd, 2022 | 14 Comments

Scone recipes from Britain are easy to make if you have the right ones. Trust these UK recipes to give you amazing results in your US kitchen (from a Brit)!

sultana or raisin scones

If you’re looking for classic British scone recipes, you’ve come to the right place.

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When you think of British scones, you’re probably picturing something like this, right?

afternoon tea scones with tea

While I have included my afternoon tea scone recipe below, there are so many other types of British scones to choose from! Regarding the most popular recipe for British scones, this is a note I received from a reader just today: 

     “Hi Christina! I have to say, I absolutely love your afternoon tea scone recipe. I literally have it saved to my     bookmark bar so I don’t lose it.”

Whether you’re entertaining by having afternoon tea, or just looking for a snack yourself, these scone recipes are quick, simple to make,  and delicious!. You probably already have all of the ingredients in your kitchen. Don’t forget the tea! You can find tea and more UK goodies at THE SCOTTISH GROCER USA and receive 10% off when you use Code: CHRISTINASCUCINA. Just don’t forget the tea!

Rhubarb jam recipe which is excellent on afternoon tea scones!

Easy rhubarb jam

By the way, although most Americans say “scone” to rhyme with “stone”, I, the Scots and many Brits (including English) pronounce it to rhyme with “gone”, which is how the Queen also pronounces it.  Also, the scone is a Scottish creation, so we should really have the last word, don’t you agree? If you don’t believe me, ask Alexa the proper way to pronounce “scone”! And there you have it; you can practice by reading all these titles out loud.

British Scone Recipes – Savory

Scottish Potato Scones

Potato scones using the best british recipe

Scottish potato scones (tattie scones) are an essential l part of a full Scottish breakfast. They’re so easy they are to make, and easy to freeze for future breakfasts!

Savory Parsnip Scones

savory parsnip scone

Savory parsnip scones are delightfully unique, and pair incredibly well with many soups. If you need a parsnip recipe, don’t let this one pass you by: they are truly delicious!

Fluffy Cheese Scones ~ by Mad About Macarons

fluffy cheese scones
Image courtesy of Jill at Mad About Macarons

If you’ve never had a cheese scone with a piping hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day, you are definitely missing out on a wonderful, culinary joy in life! I adore Jill’s cheese scone recipe and make it often, and you should, too!

Irish or Scottish Soda Scones

Soda Bread on a plate made using the best soda scone recipe

Soda scones, whether they be traditional Irish or Scottish, (also referred to as white bannocks) aren’t just for St Patrick’s Day! After you try this recipe, soda scones may become a favorite in your household quite quickly.

British Scone Recipes – Sweet

Apple Scones

apple scones on a board

British apple scones are a nice change to the classic afternoon tea scone. Made in a round shape, it requires no cutters and is very quick and easy to make. 

Cream Girdle Scones

Cream girdle scones using the best Scottish scone recipe

Cream Girdle Scones are simply griddle scones, which, instead of being baked in the oven, are cooked on a stovetop griddle. They have a taste all their own and you may just fall in love with them.

And last, but certainly not least…

Afternoon Tea Scones

afternoon tea scones with tea using the best scone recipe

Afternoon tea scones are a quintessential part of British culture. Light and airy, this is my tried and tested scone recipe, paired with jam and cream, of course.

Quintessentially British, all of these scones of course pair well with a good ol’ cuppa. Find out how to make British tea the “proper” way.

how to make a cup of British tea showing teapot, mugs and tea

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14 Responses

  1. nancy g visconti says:
    June 9, 2022 at 7:45 am

    Hi Christina,
    First I must say I LOVE your site!
    The reason I’m writing is to tell you about a book I think you should know about [if you don’t already]. It’s the National Trust, Book of Scones. Subtitled……50 Delicious Recipes and Some Curious Crumbs of History. It’s a joy to read & I think it’s right up your alley !! It’s by Sarah Merker.
    Doyou know about this book? My very best, Nancy

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    • Christina says:
      June 10, 2022 at 8:01 am

      I don’t know about this book! Sounds like a great book, though! Thank you for your kind words, too! CC

      Reply
    • Christine Hirst says:
      June 10, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      No I am always looking at recipes to try I certainly will try yours.

      Reply
  2. Jeff the Chef says:
    June 8, 2022 at 6:25 am

    Woah, these scones look beautiful! Thanks for this post. The conversions can be tricky, and it’s nice to have them all worked out.

    Reply
  3. Jill is Mad About Macarons says:
    June 7, 2022 at 9:00 am

    Absolutely love this scone post, Christina – and David’s right: it’s sconipedia, indeed! As a fellow Scot to another, love the Scottish versions – and your potato scones too!

    Reply
  4. Valentina says:
    June 6, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    All of these look amazing, but I’m especially craving and wanting to make the Griddle Scones. Love the golden, crispy surface. :-) ~Valentina

    Reply
  5. Tony says:
    June 5, 2022 at 10:11 am

    mmmm! what more can I say,
    Tony

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  6. Cathy says:
    June 4, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    I have made your parsnip scones and afternoon tea scones and love them both. Looking forward to trying the others as well.

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  7. Josephine says:
    June 4, 2022 at 9:52 am

    I can’t seem to find a recipe for the scone with raisins (currants) pictured on the first page of your post. It looks so plump and tasty.

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      June 7, 2022 at 1:16 am

      Hi Josphine, they are the afternoon tea scones with added raisins! Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. David Scott Allen says:
    June 4, 2022 at 8:19 am

    My word — it’s sconipedia! I love this! My recipe comes from my great grandmother from her Welsh background. I’ve never seen another like it… I did a lot of research and found some authentic Scottish recipes and made them for Mark, and he liked my Nana‘s better. I actually like the Scottish versions, myself. (The Scottish versions were much more clotted cream-friendly.) Thanks for this wonderful resource. Saved in my “food resources” file.

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A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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