 Scones with jam and whipped cream, here a substitute for clotted cream as commonly eaten in a cream tea | |
| Type | Quick bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Main ingredients | Wheat, barley, or oatmeal |
A scone (/skɒn/ SKON or /skoʊn/ SKOHN) is a traditional British baked good, popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is usually made of either wheat flour or oatmeal, with baking powder as a leavening agent, and baked on sheet pans. A scone is often slightly sweetened and occasionally glazed with egg wash.[1] The scone is a basic component of the cream tea. It differs from teacakes and other types of sweets that are made with yeast. Scones were chosen as the Republic of Ireland representative for Café Europe during the Austrian presidency of the European Union in 2006, while the United Kingdom chose shortbread.
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