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Classic Scones with Tregothnan Tea Glaze

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There is nothing more quintessentially British than a scone. But we've upgraded the classic recipe by infusing the icing with Tregothnan Earl Grey, the tea actually grown in Cornwall. The bergamot and floral notes of the English tea perfectly complement the buttery crumb of the scone.

Scones with tea glaze
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Yields8 Scones
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

  • 350g Self-raising flour
  • 85g Cold butter, cubed
  • 3 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 175ml Milk (plus extra for glaze)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze:
  • 2 tbsp Strong brewed Tregothnan Earl Grey
  • 100g Icing sugar
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 280
Fat: 10g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 5g

Instructions

1
Rub the Butter: Mix flour and sugar. Rub in the cold butter with your fingers until it looks like breadcrumbs.
2
Mix: Warm the milk slightly and add vanilla. Pour into the dry mix and stir with a knife until a soft dough forms.
3
Cut: Pat dough out to 2cm thick. Cut rounds. Brush with milk. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 mins.
4
The Tea Glaze: Brew a very strong shot of Earl Grey (use 2 bags for 50ml water). Mix 2 tbsp of this concentrated tea with the icing sugar until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones.

Expert Tip: The Tea Shot

To get maximum flavor in the glaze without watering it down, brew your tea like an espresso shot. Use boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes. The tannins won't matter in a sugar glaze.


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