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Perfect when served warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"350g self-raising flour","name":"Self-raising Flour","quantity":350,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"plus extra for dusting","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/4 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"85g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed","name":"Butter","quantity":85,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"unsalted, chilled","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 tbsp caster sugar","name":"Caster Sugar","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"caster sugar","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"175ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":175,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"whole milk","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"squeeze of lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 beaten egg, to glaze","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"for glazing","group":"Glaze","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Put a baking sheet inside to get hot.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the oven to 220°C","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, salt, and baking powder.","group":"Dough","title":"Combine the self-raising flour, salt, and baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.","group":"Dough","title":"Add the cold cubed butter and rub it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the caster sugar.","group":"Dough","title":"Stir in the caster sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Warm the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not hot. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, then set aside for a moment.","group":"Dough","title":"Warm the milk in the microwave","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture. Mix quickly with a cutlery knife.","group":"Dough","title":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Scatter some flour onto the work surface and tip the dough out. Fold the dough over a few times until smoother. Pat it down to a 4cm thickness.","group":"Shaping","title":"Scatter some flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Use a 6cm cutter to stamp out rounds. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and place them on the hot baking tray.","group":"Baking","title":"Use a 6cm cutter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden on the top.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 12-15 minutes","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure the butter is very cold to achieve the best rise. Avoid over-handling the dough to keep the scones light.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["dessert","side"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["mixing bowl","baking sheet","6cm round cutter","pastry brush","cutlery knife"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"piece","note":"Based on a 6cm round cutter"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Scones are best fresh, but the dough can be made and chilled for a few hours before baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat slightly before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Warm in a 150°C (302°F) oven for 5 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fscone_18b5c7aa9a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8ddec4c9-9225-4044-918e-d6d4a8281a5b","imageAlt":"Classic British Scones — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["scones","tea-time","british","baking","quick","snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic British Scones","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:01:55.148Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:01:55.148Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"kinderpunsch_591181afdb","slug":"kinderpunsch","title":"Kinderpunsch","description":"A comforting, non-alcoholic warm fruit punch traditional to German holiday markets, infused with aromatic spices and citrus.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkinderpunsch_591181afdb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=15e5232b-e974-4f4c-a838-861bb4879f0d","imageAlt":"Kinderpunsch — recipe cover","tags":["holiday","non-alcoholic","warm","winter","punch","kids"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":6},{"id":"apfelstrudel_d14a975251","slug":"apple-strudel-apfelstrudel","title":"Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)","description":"A traditional Austrian pastry featuring a paper-thin dough wrapped around a luscious filling of tart apples, cinnamon, raisins, and buttery toasted breadcrumbs.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":110,"activeMinutes":80},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Austrian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"hard","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fapfelstrudel_d14a975251%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a1bd952d-1a62-4fba-a532-241b2b9b51d1","imageAlt":"Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) — recipe cover","tags":["apple","strudel","pastry","austrian","dessert","fruit","sweet","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":8}]}