The Queen Of England's Drop Scones
Recipe: #9628
May 18, 2013
Categories: Breads, Authentic, British, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Brunch, Easter, Mothers Day, Valentine's Day, Oven Bake, Vegetarian, Quick Breads, Flour, Kosher Dairy, Scones, more
"The Queen Of England made these in August of 1959, when she was entertaining President Dwight Eisnenhower at Balmoral Castle, in the Scottish Highlands. I figured, if it's good enough for the President of the United States, then it's good enough to post here. These scones are slightly sweet and just perfect with Devonshire Cream (posted), and your favorite jam. I got this recipe off a great cooking blog called Smashed Peas And Carrots."
Original is 16 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (74.9 g)
- Calories 169
- Total Fat - 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.8 g
- Cholesterol - 33.2 mg
- Sodium - 213 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 4.7 g
- Protein - 5.1 g
- Calcium - 44.3 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Beat eggs, sugar and half of the milk together.
Step 2
Add flour, and mix together, adding the remaining milk as required. Add baking soda and cream of tartar, and fold in the melted butter. Drop onto a greased cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the all-purpose flour, be sure to check the expiration date before purchasing.
- If you don't have cream of tartar, you can substitute an equal amount of baking powder.
- Replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. This substitution will add more fiber to the scones, making them more nutritious.
- Replace the butter with olive oil. This substitution will make the scones healthier and lower in saturated fat.
Cranberry Orange Drop Scones Substitute orange juice for the milk, and add 1 cup of dried cranberries to the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Summer Fruit Compote - A delicious and refreshing accompaniment to the scones, this compote of seasonal fruits is easy to make and delicious. The combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to complement the scones perfectly.
Lemon Curd: A classic accompaniment to scones, lemon curd is a sweet and tart spread made with butter, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice. This creamy custard-like topping is the perfect complement to the fluffy scones and will add a delightful zing to the overall experience.
FAQ
Q: What temperature should I bake the scones?
A: Bake the scones at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Q: How do I store scones?
A: Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the scones for up to 2 months.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to visit Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she made these scones for President Eisenhower in 1959.
Fun Fact 2: These scones are still served to guests at Balmoral Castle today, and are a favorite of the British Royal Family.