These British scones are very popular in Britain of course, but also in Ireland, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and in recent years come with success in France. Scones, are coming from ... Scotland! and more specifically from Scone, where the magnificent Scone Palace is situated. Place where the kings of the Scots were inducted. Scones are often accompanied by clotted cream, which is a sort of thick cream originally from Cornwall.
As for biscuits, their origin is from the time of seamen in the Middle Ages.To stay off hunger during their long journeys, sailors carried off flour, water and eggs to cook on board. So they cooked a paste of flour and water with fresh eggs, and baked it twice so that the biscuit supports the trip without being damaged. That is why they called it Bis-cuit (that means cooked twice).
These small cakes are well known and appreciated in the United States and are used mainly as an accompaniment to meals as they contain basically no sugar.
Today, the difference between these two small cakes is minimal but I reveal here my two favorite recipes that are no other than those collected during my stay in the U.S. first, and then my installation in England, because several friends have asked for it. These recipes are called "Creamy Scones" but also "Fluffy Biscuits". So here we are... Please tell me what you think of it... And see you soon at La Classe de Cuisine !
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