Scones

Scones are a British afternoon tea staple and are traditionally served with jam or Clotted Cream (similar to Cottage Cheese). They are traditionally made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and milk.

Dating back to the early 1500s, these biscuits were made with oats and shaped into four or six wedges. Baked over an open fire, these delicacies form a crispy crust and tender center which keep you coming back for more. They have a biscuit-cake-like consistency and are the perfect bite of savory and sweet. (Referenced from A Brief History of Scones).

Ways to Serve Scones

Traditionally, they are served with afternoon tea with a side of jam or clotted cream. Clotted Cream is similar to Cottage Cheese with a thick, creamy-like consistency that when heated forms “clots,” hence the name. If you’re looking to keep the tradition the same, do as the British would do. However, if you’re looking to “spice things up,” and serve scones in a new way, here are a few suggestions:

• Serve Christmas Morning Scones with an Orange Glaze while opening presents as a family,
• Serve Holiday Scones at a holiday party with family or friends,
• Serve scones on a wooden board with Charcuterie fixings such as cheese, nuts, fruit, chocolates, and more,
• Slightly warm the scones and serve with flavored butter such as Honey Butter, or
• Serve miniature scones as a festive treat for your kids.

How to Store Scones

These are easy-baked and good to make in bulk, but how long will they stay fresh? There are a few ways to store them to ensure they stay moist, flaky, and delicious.

1. If your baked goods last longer than the day you baked them (good for you), store them in an airtight container or bag on the counter for 1 day. (This is not to say they will not be good for two days, but they will lose their flakiness after the second day).
2. You can also store them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to a week. However, be advised, the longer the scones stay in the refrigerator, the tougher they may become.
3. For long-term storage, create the dough, cut it into 8-16 equal sections, and then freeze these sections for up to 3 months.

In conclusion, the most important thing to remember is to store your baked items in an airtight container and be sure to label when you baked these delicacies to know how long they will be good for.

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How to Store Scones

Yield: 16 Miniature Scones

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Intermediate

Scones are an easy-baked good to make in bulk, but how long will they stay fresh? There are a few ways to store them to ensure they stay moist, flaky, and delicious.

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Materials

• Scones
• Airtight or Tupperware Container
• Wax Paper (if laying Scones to prevent sticking)

Instructions

1. If your baked goods last longer than the day you baked them (good for you), store them in an airtight container or bag on the counter for 1 day. (This is not to say they will not be good for two days, but they will lose their flakiness after the second day).
2. You can also store them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to a week. However, be advised, the longer the scones stay in the refrigerator, the tougher they may become.
3. For long-term storage, create the dough, cut it into 8-16 equal sections, and then freeze these sections for up to 3 months.

Notes

In conclusion, the most important thing to remember is to store your baked items in an airtight container and be sure to label when you baked these delicacies to know how long they will be good for.