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International Scone Week 2013

August 4, 2013 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

International Scone Week is, as we like to say over here, a bit of a lark.

Which means it’s not terribly serious, but rather just an excuse to have some fun. Three years ago, a group of us found ourselves serendipitously baking scones at the same time. One thing led to another, and the next thing we knew, a tradition was born to bake and share our scones during the second week of August.

Of course, it’s a very loose tradition, definitely a “play if you feel so inclined” kind of thing. But if you’d like to join in, please leave me your links or photos in a comment below (you don’t need to be a blogger) and at the end of the week, I’ll put together a roundup post. There are no rules, bake any scones you like – sweet, savoury, round, triangular – whatever takes your fancy. And if you need some inspiration, here are last year’s photos!

Here is my latest experiment, using the farm cheese that I mentioned in my August In My Kitchen post. The crumbly curds gave the scones a rich flavour and crisp exterior, without making them taste savoury or cheesy. They turned out a little denser than my regular scones, but with a very tender crumb, and they went down a treat – Small Man ate three of them for lunch!

  • 300g (2 cups) plain (AP) flour
  • 2 generous teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 50g  unsalted butter
  • 75g Brancourts Farm Style Cottage Cheese
  • 50g caster (superfine) sugar
  • 125g (½ cup) milk
  • 1 large free range egg
  • a little milk for brushing the tops before baking

1. Preheat oven to 200C (400F) or 180C (360F) with fan. Line a small baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Sieve the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

3. Cut the butter into small cubes and crumble the farm cheese, then rub both into the flour with your fingertips. Don’t worry about getting it all mixed in too neatly. Stir in the sugar.

4. Whisk together the milk and egg, then pour it onto the dry ingredients. Mix together gently with a butter knife, then turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together gently. Because of the added cheese, the mixture will be slightly stickier than usual.

5. Lightly pat the dough to a thickness of about 2½ cm (1″). Using a well-floured round cutter, cut out circles, taking care not to twist as you push down. Lay the scones on the parchment-lined tray and brush the tops with a little milk. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until (hopefully) well-risen and golden brown. Makes six large scones.

Happy baking everyone!

PS. If you find regular scones intimidating, you might want to try
making the lemonade version – they’re very easy!

PPS. The baking has started! Check out these fabulous posts:

Heidi @ Steps on the Journey

Anne @ Life in Mud Spattered Boots

Glenda @ Passion Fruit Garden

Tandy @ Lavender and Lime

Tracy @ Sunny Corner Farm

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  1. on August 4, 2013 at 1:07 pm Tracy

    International Scone Week, sounds like a good excuse for pumpkin and date scones for morning tea tomorrow.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:36 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Tracy, your scones look fabulous! Thanks for joining in! :)


  2. on August 4, 2013 at 1:18 pm Lizzy (Good Things)

    Hope my oven is working by then! : )


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:36 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Fingers crossed, Lizzy, but there’s no rush. If you get to bake scones some time in the next couple of weeks, I’ll just add them to the list, whenever. :)


  3. on August 4, 2013 at 1:29 pm heidiannie

    Love the jam shot! I like them crunchy on the outside! And these look delicious.
    Making mine on Monday, I think.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:36 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Heidi, can’t wait to see what you come up with this year! xx


  4. on August 4, 2013 at 1:38 pm Eha

    This must be an international conspiracy: have just opened three mails one after the other:
    1. from a NZ gf with photos of swimsuits available for her forthcoming holiday in Rarotonga: since size 18 is somewhat ‘difficult’ and I am only a few sizes smaller: hmm – empathize! Which do I think?
    2. from a favourite Mexican food blogger/gf : featuring about a hundred different and delicious variations of French toast
    3 now another temptation in the form of these beautiful scones . . .
    Sugar, perhaps the best is to > travel & philosophy blogs :) ? But you DO make beautiful scones, Celia !!!!


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:37 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Eha, thank you! Scones aren’t slimming, but they ARE delicious! :D


  5. on August 4, 2013 at 3:09 pm Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    I’ve been wanting date scones for ages.. good excuse ! :)


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:38 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Would love to see what you bake, Maureen! I’ve never made a date scone…


  6. on August 4, 2013 at 3:15 pm teawithhazel

    i’m not averse at all to a crunchy scone exterior..in fact it’s my favourite style..yum!


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:39 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Jane, there seems to be two schools of thought – wrap the scones up while hot to keep them soft, or let them cool on a rack to crunchiness. I think in this case, the crispy exterior worked really well! Must bake more! :)


  7. on August 4, 2013 at 4:19 pm Tandy

    I would not mind those for breakfast right now :)


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Tandy, I love that so little time passed between you leaving this comment and you actually BAKING scones.. ;-)


  8. on August 4, 2013 at 6:24 pm dredgemesiter's missus

    The two little people have entirely positive reflections on the scones. Little man is happy to eat them “just prain” Bigger boy prefers them slightly warmed with home made jam and freshly whipped cream. Either way, I say …


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      I’m going to buy more farm cheese and make another batch, will send some down! x


  9. on August 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm hotlyspiced

    I remember I didn’t get around to getting involved in this last year and how quickly it comes around again! I haven’t made scones in such a long time and I really must get involved. Watch out for my contribution! xx


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      You DID play last year – your scones were beautiful!


  10. on August 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm Sarah

    Oh this looks like fun! Mine won’t look the best – we grind our own flour from spelt grain – but I think I’ll join none the less :-)


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:43 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      You mill your own spelt flour? How cool is that, Sarah! :) Would love to see your scones if you get around to baking any!


  11. on August 4, 2013 at 11:20 pm Ale

    I posted an “In my kitchen” post for this month… soon I´ll be posting my scones!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    http://ale-ligeradeequipaje.blogspot.com.ar/


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:43 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Yaay! Let me know, Ale, and I’ll add the photo to the round-up post!


  12. on August 5, 2013 at 1:41 am Choclette

    Yay for International Scone Week Celia. I hope to play along again this year. Like the idea of your cottage cheese scones, which of course look very moreish.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:45 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Choc, it will take a lot to top those wonderful white chocolate scones you made last year!


  13. on August 5, 2013 at 2:09 am Glenda

    Scones!! Ok, I am onto it:)


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:45 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Hooray! Looking forward to it, G! xx


  14. on August 5, 2013 at 3:05 am Sophie33

    Your beautiful & well risen scones look truly appetizing, Celia! Mmmmmmm.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:48 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sophie, thank you! The rising bit can be tricky and unpredictable!


      • on August 5, 2013 at 9:04 pm Sophie33

        yes, I know! :) x


  15. on August 5, 2013 at 3:27 am marilynscottwaters

    WHAAAAA! I was all ready to make a batch of buttermilk scones and found that we are out of baking soda. (Scowling at whoever used the last of it and didn’t tell me.) So I made a German pancake instead. Fortunately it is scone WEEK, so I still have time to get my entry in. I’ll post picts. Hugs, Maz.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:49 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Darling, you’ve got all the time you want. Whenever you bake ’em, I’ll add ’em to the post. :)


  16. on August 5, 2013 at 6:39 am The Life of Clare

    Oh yum! How I love me some scones! I always bake my grandmothers recipe, they’re perfect!


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:49 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Clare, how wonderful to have a tried and tested recipe! x


  17. on August 5, 2013 at 8:20 am theintolerantchef

    Don’t they look yummy indeed Celia! I’ll see if I can get my act together and get my scone on, meanwhile I’ll have my IMK post up later today xox


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:54 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Becca, loved your IMK post! Hope you get a chance to bake scones (but obviously no dramas if you don’t)! xx


  18. on August 5, 2013 at 10:41 am Norma Chang

    I do not make scones but am looking forward to seeing photos and recipes.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:55 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Norma! I’ll try to get the round-up post up at the end of the week – will see how everyone goes with their baking!


  19. on August 5, 2013 at 2:27 pm Jan

    I just saw a link to this. I was out of bread yesterday and had left it too late to make any for lunch. I halved the usual scone recipe I have used all my life and made just a few. All gone before I remembered a photo.

    As a girl I holidayed in a tiny little place in Blue Mountains with a wood stove. I would get up, light the fire and stoke it up so oven was very hot. a batch od scones for morning tea would cook in about eight minutes.

    I use a very basic recipe given me by my grandmother. Two cups SR flour, a bit less than a cup of milk, a pinch of salt. Mix all together with a old fashioned flat bladed knife. Flour oven tray, turn mix onto tray and cut into squares with a floured knife. Don’t separate. Being together helps each scone push up against its neighbour.

    Sometimes I titivate it up with some butter either rubbed in or gently melted and added at end but I never use egg or sugar.

    Date scones, sultana scones, cheese scones, ham and gherkin scones. Scones with a bit of orange juice and sugar on top. All yummy.


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:56 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Jan, what an interesting recipe – makes me think of damper. The orange juice and sugar sound like a fabulous addition, and I do like a savoury scone! If you bake any more and would like me to add a photo, just let me know! :)


  20. on August 5, 2013 at 3:18 pm lambsearsandhoney

    I may not get around to making scones this week, but I’d be happy to eat some – anywhere!


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:57 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      I’m usually happy to eat them too! :)


  21. on August 5, 2013 at 3:39 pm ChgoJohn

    I remember last year’s Scone Week, Celia. I didn’t know there were so many kinds of scones. Though I’m not a baker, I’ll gladly offer my palate as taster. Someone’s got to do it. :)


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:57 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Taking one for the team, so good of you, John.. ;-)


  22. on August 5, 2013 at 3:51 pm priya7011

    Those Scones look beautiful!!


    • on August 5, 2013 at 7:57 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Priya, thank you! :)


  23. on August 5, 2013 at 4:50 pm Tandy | Lavender and Lime

    Recipe done! http://tandysinclair.com/sourdough-scones-recipe/ Thanks for hosting :)


  24. on August 5, 2013 at 8:45 pm thecompletecookbook

    Best I get myself into action and getting baking!
    :-) Mandy xo


    • on August 6, 2013 at 6:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Yaay! Have fun Mandy! x


      • on August 6, 2013 at 11:09 pm thecompletecookbook

        Hi Celia, I will post my recipe on Thursday morning. :-) xo


  25. on August 5, 2013 at 11:45 pm International Scone Week 2013 | Passion Fruit Garden

    […] from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial has rallied us all.  Being the second week in August, it is International Scone Week!  That […]


  26. on August 5, 2013 at 11:48 pm Glenda

    Hi Celia, here is the link to my scone post:
    http://passionfruitgarden.com/2013/08/05/international-scone-week-2013/


    • on August 6, 2013 at 6:53 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Glenda, they look amazing! Who needs a food processor! :)


  27. on August 6, 2013 at 3:53 am Anne @GtSlamseysFarm

    Celia how could we resist? Mine look rather less professional than yours but they tasted good.

    http://annewheaton.co.uk/2013/08/05/girdle-scone-recipe/


    • on August 6, 2013 at 6:54 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Anne, I’ve never heard of girdle scones before! I’d like one for breakfast please! :)


  28. on August 6, 2013 at 5:04 am dianeskitchentable

    This is a terrific tradition & you’ve just reminded me that I haven’t made any scones in quite a while. I’m going to have to check all of these out to expand my “repertoire”… in the meantime, may I add in the only scone recipe that I currently have tried? It’s an old post but I need to get baking again.
    http://dianeskitchentable.wordpress.com/2012/11/08/succulent-storm-scones/


    • on August 6, 2013 at 6:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      They look lovely, Diane! :) Let me know if you bake any this week or next week, and I’ll add it to the round-up post for you!


      • on August 6, 2013 at 8:42 am dianeskitchentable

        You have me motivated & we just got some nice cool, fresh air here which makes baking a pleasure.


  29. on August 6, 2013 at 11:21 pm Nine Cent Girl

    Once again, you remind me to stop and enjoy tea time!! Yum yum!!


    • on August 7, 2013 at 6:14 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      That’s such a nice thing to say, thank you! :)


  30. on August 7, 2013 at 12:17 pm Madge

    Celia I love the fun of International Scone Week. It seems I cannot put photos in the comment box. I made a batch of the current family fave, cinnamon and craisin (not sure of correct spelling). Your posts are always inspiring, Thank you.


    • on August 7, 2013 at 12:49 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Madge, I’ve just emailed you! :) Thanks for playing! x


  31. on August 8, 2013 at 12:25 am Judy @Savoring Today

    It’s 65° here today, perfect day in August for scones — I’m in!


  32. on August 8, 2013 at 12:33 pm Judy @Savoring Today

    The cooler weather paid off, we have scones to share! :) http://savoringtoday.com/2013/08/07/triple-ginger-coconut-scones-gluten-free-international-scone-week-2013/


    • on August 8, 2013 at 1:51 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Judy, yaay! The first gluten-free batch of the week! :)


      • on August 9, 2013 at 11:45 pm Judy @Savoring Today

        I forgot to mention, and wasn’t sure if I needed to, but you can use any photo from the post that you’d like or find helpful. Happy Friday! :)


        • on August 10, 2013 at 6:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

          Thanks Judy! x


  33. on August 8, 2013 at 3:04 pm International Scone Week – Rustic Olive Oil Scones | The Complete Cook Book

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  34. on August 8, 2013 at 10:48 pm Johanna GGG

    It is such perfect scone weather and I have made a scone recipe that I have had bookmarked a while – I love making scones with new flavours though I really need some plain old scones soon too
    http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/beetroot-apple-and-walnut-scones-for.html


    • on August 9, 2013 at 5:46 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Johanna, fantastic! I’ll include it in the round up! Too much fun! :)


  35. on August 9, 2013 at 12:23 pm Claire @ Claire K Creations

    Any excuse to make scones here Celia. I went with pumpkin this year! http://clairekcreations.com/2013/08/pumpkin-scones-international-scone-week/


    • on August 10, 2013 at 6:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Good on you, Claire! Thank you! :)


  36. on August 9, 2013 at 11:08 pm invisiblespice

    Celia, I made some ginger scones this year. Not my best looking scones but they did taste good1


    • on August 10, 2013 at 6:43 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Ginger scones, Christine! They sound fabulous! :)


  37. on August 11, 2013 at 6:48 am Sally

    I adore scones – too far at home to join you in making some but love the look of yours.


    • on August 11, 2013 at 7:24 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Sally xx


      • on August 11, 2013 at 7:28 am Sally

        I meant ‘far from home’ of course!


        • on August 11, 2013 at 7:29 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

          I figured you meant “far from home” or “far too busy at home”..or maybe both.. :)



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