British · bread
Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam reads sweetness 6.7, fruity 6.0 and richness 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British bread, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Fruity 6.0 · Richness 5.7 · Floral 4.0 · Salinity 3.4 · Umami 2.8 · Sourness 2.7 · Citrus 1.3 · Marine & Briny 0.9
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp cold butter
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup clotted cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- pinch of salt
Time & effort: about 35 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 246.8 kcal, 9.7 g protein, 7.9 g fat, 34.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Rub cold butter into flour and baking powder until crumbly, stir in sugar and salt, then add beaten egg and milk to form a soft dough.
- Pat out, cut into rounds, brush tops with milk, and bake at 220C for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden.
- Split while warm and serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.