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These wholesome, delicious, moreish wholemeal scones are perfect for afternoon tea. They're made with 50% white and 50% wholemeal flour, which gives a great texture and warm flavour. Gorgeous!
This recipe makes eight generously scones, which absolutely must be served with clotted cream and jam.
Ingredients
- 200 g (1½ cups) self-raising white flour (self rising flour) plus some for dusting
- 200 g (1½ cups) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour)
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 100 g (7 tbsp) salted butter cold and cubed
- 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) whole milk plus a little to brush the tops
Equipment
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). In a bowl, mix the flours with the sugar bicarbonate of soda.
Using your hands, rub in the butter until you have an even crumb.
Slowly add the milk while mixing using a flat knife. The mixture should start to come together.
Tip the dough onto a floured surface.
Knead very briefly - you don’t want to overwork it, just enough to bring it together - press gently into a round. and cut into eight equal triangles.
Transfer them to a flour-dusted baking tray.
Brush the tops with milk.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scones have puffed and turned golden.
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Wholemeal Scones - Perfect for Afternoon Tea
These wholesome, delicious, moreish wholemeal scones are perfect for afternoon tea. They're made from 50% white and 50% wholemeal flour for the perfect texture and flavour. Gorgeous!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: cakes and bakes
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 scones
Author: Emily Leary
Ingredients
- 200 g (1½ cups) self-raising white flour (self rising flour) plus some for dusting
- 200 g (1½ cups) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour)
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 100 g (7 tbsp) salted butter cold and cubed
- 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) whole milk plus a little to brush the tops
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). In a bowl, mix the flours with the sugar bicarbonate of soda.
Using your hands, rub in the butter until you have an even crumb.
Slowly add the milk while mixing using a flat knife. The mixture should start to come together.
Tip the dough onto a floured surface.
Knead very briefly - you don’t want to overwork it, just enough to bring it together - press gently into a round. and cut into eight equal triangles.
Transfer them to a flour-dusted baking tray.
Brush the tops with milk.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scones have puffed and turned golden.
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Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.2mg
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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Emma says
I made these for the first time today and I will be making them regularly from now on! Wonderful recipe - thank you! I made two batches, one lot plain and in the other batch I added chopped glacé cherries. We had one each this evening with raspberry jam and clotted cream. Delicious!Reply
Emily Leary says
Oh yummy! All sounds amazing. So glad you enjoyed.
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Jacque Hastert says
These would be perfect right now with my afternoon tea.Reply
Emily Leary says
Thanks! They really are so yummy - let me know if you give them a go!
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Lorie says
Haven’t made scones in so long and these look like a perfect place to start! Love the way they are served up as well!Reply
Emily Leary says
Thank you! They were wolfed down in no time in our house - time to make some more :) I hope you enjoy them too!
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Sri Mallya says
These scones look so perfect and delicious. I wish I could gran one right now. Yummy!Reply
Emily Leary says
Thank you! These exceedingly yummy scones are quick and easy to make. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our house!
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Leslie Haasch says
You know... I've never been an "afternoon tea" kind of person, but I want an excuse to make these and feel fancy! :)
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Emily Leary says
This made me smile :) I can always find an excuse to make and enjoy these delicious scones! Enjoy!
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Nicolas Hortense says
Oh nice!! I love the 50/50 idea, because I think 100% wholemeal would be stretching it a bit. This with a hot mug of coffee in the afternoon...mmmmm yes please!!
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Emily Leary says
Thank you! These 50/50 scones are so yummy and yes, they perfect with a lovely cup of tea or coffee for a delicios afternoon snack!
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