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How Does the Queen Like Her Scone?

Updated: 3 days ago

Devonshire versus Cornish scone—what a delicious dilemma!


This age-old debate has sparked conversations (and friendly disagreements) across the UK for generations. It has even been reported that the Queen herself preferred the Cornish style, spreading jam first and then topping it with cream.


How do you eat your scone? Do you like it the same way as the Queen?


As for me, I like it the same way. It's nice to have something in common with the Queen! But my advice is to try both and adopt the method that best suits your tastes.


Of course, the most important part of the debate isn't how you top your scone, but about making sure you have a perfect, golden, buttery treat to begin with.


Just keep in mind that the rule for scones is that they should be eaten on the day they are baked. If you are getting your loved ones together for afternoon tea, then make the cakes and sandwich fillings the day before, but scones and sandwiches on the day of, as close as possible to the time everyone arrives. I welcome you to email me at sarah@austinenglishtea.com for a true English scone recipe that is easy to make! I also love talking about how to make good afternoon tea food, so consider also attending one of my cooking classes at Central Market or visiting Austin English Tea Company for yourself.


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