Classic English Scones - this British dessert is made with currants in a delicate pastry that's perfect for tea time. Top them with clotted cream and jam Classic English Scones You're looking at the picture above and probably thinking 'Those are not scones! Scones are the triangular-hard-muffin-things I get at Starbucks' And yes those are American scones. The classic English scones are more delicate, less sweet and are made to be topped. Can't have a 5 o'clock tea without them. Classic English scones are usually split in the middle and then topped with a bit of clotted cream and jam.

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