UK scones versus US scones
I remember listening to an America's Test Kitchen podcast where they compared UK v. US scone styles. They asserted that they were quite different from one another. And they seemed to favor the UK scone, their comments regarding a UK scone sounded alluring.
My question is, do you think there is a noticeable difference?
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The BBC is a good source for classic british food; here is a classic buttermilk scone recipe here, and here is another made with milk. (I'd say buttermilk is the better way to make them.
The correct way to eat one is in a cream tea - a pot of tea, a scone with tea, strawberry or raspberry jam, and clotted cream, served around 3 in the afternoon. Nothing much better in life ;) (Also, I had no idea there was a Cream Tea Society until now.
As a Brit, I'm also a bit in the dark about US scones, but am I right in thinking it's a savoury thing -- I think the nearest British dish would be beef cobbler.
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British scones have a much plainer flavour profile, and are designed to be topped with things like clotted cream, butter, lemon curd, and/or preserves. American scones are often dense wedges or triangles, while British scones are taller and usually round.What is the British equivalent of an American scone?
A Biscuit (U.S.) Is a Scone (U.K.) The closest British equivalent to those buttery miracles is a scone, which ain't too bad either. Both baked goodies use flour, fat, liquid and a leavening agent.Are American biscuits UK scones?
You can thank the British (sort of). If you live in a country with the Queen as your monarch, "biscuits" are cookies and "scones" are similar to American biscuits.Do they have scones in America?
While there are savory American scones, they're usually made sweet and often studded with ingredients like fresh or dried fruit, chocolate or nuts. Sometimes, they're also glazed similarly to doughnuts. American scones are most commonly enjoyed at breakfast, and they're a staple at coffee shops around the country.Are scones and American biscuits the same thing?
\u201cScones are made with cream and eggs,\u201d said Katina Talley, owner of Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop in Omaha, Nebraska. \u201cThey're sweeter, drier, and may contain fruit. Biscuits are typically made with buttermilk and no eggs. They're flaky, soft, and traditionally not sweet.\u201dThe Difference Between American Biscuits \u0026 British Scones
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I think the texture is very similar, but, as you might guess, I think American scones are a little sweeter. There's another kind too...in Utah, people call fry bread (like a savory beignet) "scones". It drives me nuts. :)
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