5 IDEAL TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE PERFECT SCONE

The age old question of whether jam or cream should be put on a scone first leaves the country divided over one of its favourite pastimes. The Devonshire method dictates that you should smother a scone in cream before adding jam, while the Cornish method suggests jam should be applied first. With the help of Sopwell House who serve up a delicious and traditional afternoon tea, we aim to help this debate with these IDEAL tips on how to serve, eat and enjoy your scones.

2:1:1

The right balance in your scone is just as important as the order in which you apply the jam or cream. A ratio of 2:1:1 (scone:jam:cream) is the ideal way to ensure you have the most delicious scones.

NICE AND TOASTY

To have your scones at their best, eat them while they are still warm. This ensures that they are still light and fluffy.

THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT

It is vital to consider what you wash the scones down with. There are so many delicious varieties of tea beyond the traditional English Breakfast that you may not have even tried before, such as Lapsang Souchong, Assam and Raspberry & Elderflower.

LITTLE TWISTS

While plain scones are delicious served simply with jam and cream, they can be made even better with some clever additions. A personal favourite that are perfect around Christmas time are cranberry & orange or gingerbread spiced scones.

TEA ETIQUETTE

As a favourite British pastime, afternoon tea is not without its traditions. Scones are to be eaten with your fingers, but should not be eaten like a sandwich – that is a big faux pas.

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