Tea and scones like tea and crumpets make a light sweet meal that serve perfect as an afternoon tea treat!
However, like tea, there is no "one" variety of scone.
There are several tea scones that can be enjoyed, each country offering its own concoction.
In the United Kingdom, tea and scones are just as popular as tea and crumpets, and the scone closely resembles the American biscuit. In fact, the ingredients are nearly identical!
English scones are either served plain, or may have cheese, dates, raisins, or currants in them. They can be served hot with jam, jelly, or butter; or eaten cold.
In the United States, although not as widely popular, tea scones can vary in shape and texture, and contain other ingredients such as nuts, berries, and even chocolate chips.
I remember having my first scone from Juniors Bakery on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn! It reminded me of a small cake, was close to twice the size and height of a muffin, and had a moist fluffy center.
Ok, this was a big scone, but it fits a good example of how some local bakeries might prepare them.
Traditionally, a tea scone is made from either wheat, oatmeal, or barley, baked to the size of muffin, and is as mentioned above served hot with butter and tea.
However, some coffee shops in the United States serve scones along with gourmet flavored coffees, but tea and scones have always remained as the traditional medium.
This tea food is another meal that can be enjoyed with afternoon tea!
