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Are you supposed to put jam or cream on a scone first?
Traditionally, the Cornish method is to split the scone in two, spread the jam and then add a spoonful of clotted cream, because apparently jam smothers the taste of the cream when applied the other way round.
What is the correct way to eat a scone?
The Basics of Eating a Scone Properly Break apart a small bite-sized portion of scone with your hands or if using a knife, cut the scone horizontally. Use a knife to slather on cream and jam onto the broken-off piece of scone. The bite-sized piece of scone should be eaten in 1-2 bites.
What do you put on top of scones?
Top 10 scone toppers
- Classic jam and cream.
- Blueberry and maple syrup.
- Black forest.
- Lemon burst.
- Rocky road.
- Banoffee.
- Breezy caprese.
- Blues jam.
Do you put butter on jam and cream scones?
Some use cream as their initial layer, arguing that its essentially the butter on a sweet sandwich, while others dollop jam directly on to the scone and add cream second – a difference that’s said to be regional.
What jam goes on scones?
Serve the scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam.
Which county puts jam on their scones before the cream?
Traditionally, it has been that people in Devon spread clotted cream on the scone, then finish with a dollop of jam, while the Cornish tradition does the reverse, with jam going first and clotted cream on top.
What jam goes with scones?
Although they can be enjoyed with any topping, the Brits traditionally enjoy scones as part of a cream, or afternoon, tea. Generally, scones are topped with clotted cream and jam – usually strawberry.
What is jam in scones?
Traditionally it is important that the scones be warm (ideally, freshly baked), and that clotted (rather than whipped) cream and strawberry jam, rather than any other variety, be used.
What jam goes best with scones?
How do you top a scone?
What kind of jam goes with scones?
How do you make scones rise higher?
Much like cinnamon rolls, arranging your scones side by side, just touching one another, helps in making the scones rise evenly, and higher. Since the heat causes the scones to rise, if they are placed side by side, the scones will be forced to rise upwards, not outwards.