Recipe of Tea and Scones
Ingredients
for Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or currants
for Tea:
- Loose leaf tea or tea bags (black tea is traditional)
- Boiling water
- Milk and sugar, to taste
Steps for Scones
Step 01: (Preheat Oven) Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 02: (Prepare Dry Ingredients) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 03: (Cut in Butter) Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 04: (Add Wet Ingredients) Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. If using raisins or currants, fold them into the dough gently.
Step 05: (Shape Scones) Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Step 06: (Cut Scones) Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 07: (Bake) Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
Step 08: (Cool) Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack.
Steps for Tea
Step 09: (for Tea:) Bring water to a rolling boil. Preheat the teapot by swirling a small amount of boiling water inside and pouring it out.
Step 10: (Add Tea) Add loose leaf tea or tea bags to the teapot. Use about one teaspoon of loose tea or one tea bag per cup.
Step 11: (Pour Boiling Water) Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves or tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, or longer if you prefer a stronger brew.
Step 12: (Strain or Remove Tea Bags) If using loose leaf tea, strain the leaves as you pour the tea into cups. If using tea bags, remove them.
Step 13: (Add Milk and Sugar) Customize your tea by adding milk and sugar to taste.
Step 014: (Serve) Serve the warm scones with clotted cream, jam, or lemon curd alongside a steaming cup of freshly brewed tea. This delightful combination is a time-honored tradition and perfect for a classic afternoon tea experience.
