It’s International Scone Week, folks!
Never heard of it before? Well, that’s because we made it up! In August 2010, there was a flurry of serendipitous scone baking in the blogosphere, and Heidi, Joanna and I decided that it would be a great thing to do annually. The first International Scone Week was held in 2011, and we’ve been happily baking scones in the second week of August ever since.
Do you feel like baking any scones this week? If so, and you’d like to play along with us, please join in.
My first batch this year are these yoghurt scones, which came about because I didn’t have any buttermilk in the fridge. They’re a simple reworking of Small Man’s favourite recipe…
- 300g (2 cups) plain (AP) flour
- 8g (2 generous teaspoons) baking powder
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 75g (5 US tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 50g (¼ cup) caster (superfine) sugar
- 100ml milk
- 25g Greek yoghurt (I used homemade)
- 1 large free range egg
1. Preheat the oven to 190C (375F) with fan. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. In a small jug or large cup, beat the milk, yoghurt and egg together with a fork until well combined. Pour off a little (a tablespoon or so) into a small bowl and reserve for later. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the liquid ingredients.
4. Using a butter knife, mix the wet and dry ingredients ingredients. Be careful not to overwork the mixture. Scrape the dough onto a well floured surface, sprinkle a little flour on top, and gently pat it out to a thickness of approximately 2½cm (1″).
5. Using a floured cutter, cut out as many scones as you can and lay them side by side on the baking tray (I managed to get seven in total). Be careful not to twist as you cut, or the scones won’t rise well. Gently gather the remaining dough together and repeat.
6. Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved egg/buttermilk, and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
Small Man, who is a scone fanatic, ate four of these when he came home, and Pete ate the other three. Our son enjoys his plain, but Pete had homemade mulberry jam and Greek yoghurt on his.
If you’d like to bake and blog about scones this week, please let me know. You can leave a comment below or send me photos via Twitter. On Sunday I’ll do a round-up post of everyone’s scones. Happy baking folks!
PS. If you’d like some inspiration, here are the photos from 2012 and 2013.
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2014 International Scone Week posts:
I think I could eat seven!
I’d have to bake you your own batch, Greg.. :)
Small Man sure has a Big Appetite! :-)
I love the use of yogurt in these…. I don’t always have buttermilk around, but our fridge is never without at least two unopened containers of yogurt…
Sally, as you know, we make our own yoghurt so it was easy, whereas to go and buy buttermilk meant getting in the car! :)
These look so delicious. I will definitely join in the fun and reblogg my Devonshire scone recipe. But until then check out my lavender and lemon shortbread. Emma xx
Look forward to seeing your scone recipe!
I will definitely be joining in again Celia. Not sure which recipe I will use this year but think it may just come from one of the old books I featured in my IMK post.
I will let you know when I have my post up.
Have a beautiful week ahead.
:-) Mandy xo
Mandy, now there’s an idea – I have Pete’s mum’s old cookbook as well. I’ll have a look in there!
My post will be up tomorrow morning. :-) xo
I’m in. I’ll bake some tomorrow afternoon. I think I’ll try your recipe this year rather than my old standby. Time for a change, I think!
Yaay! These scones were very nice, but I think the original buttermilk ones were slightly lighter…
https://figjamandlimecordial.com/2013/02/07/buttermilk-scones/
I don’t know if I’ll manage to participate this year, but will enjoy seeing others’ recipes – and your scones in this post look great!
Kari, thank you! Hope you’re enjoying the English summer! :)
These look great! I am doing my research now and will make at least one scone this week, maybe more. I made three jams yesterday and need something to put them on!
Gretchen, that’s great, let me know. I’ll do a post on Sunday with links and photos!
Just managed to get my scone post up. Thanks for such a great event! http://feedingmy3sons.com/2014/08/13/cream-scones/#more-1175
Thanks for the reminder – things are a bit crazy here right now but I’d love to make time to join in!
Tanya, I’m thinking of lard scones.. ;-)
There’s an idea….with pimenton! I’ll work on it…
I love scones!!!
So do we.. :)
I don’t dare bake scones because I think I am home alone this week and those scones wouldn’t last “Monday” ;) I need to think of my triple bottom line which will be literally a triple bottom if I choose to bake and eat scones (every day ;) ) this week. LOVE your scones, they are baked to high perfection :)
Maybe just one batch, Fran? :)
I am a consumate gourmand (is that the nice way to say piggy on steroids?) when it comes to baked goods Celia. I run to seed easily and scones are a trigger food for me. I will just admire your gorgeous scones from afar (and small man can have ALL of those calories ;) )
Oh, I could eat one of those right now Celia and the jam looks sooooooooooooo good
Rachel, the jam is made with mulberries from our neighbour’s tree! :)
Your scones look well-risen, huge & so appetizing too! x
Thanks Sophie!
I have mentioned this ‘scone week’ to my mother who makes fabulous scones ( traditional of course) and I might do a post of her making her scones. She is 91 and loves baking cakes, scones, biscuits, teacakes, and all her own meals. Thiese activities tire her out but also keep her sane and engaged. in the meantime, we try to keep her fridge stashed with casseroles and crumbles so she can concentrate more on daytime baking. I’ll see if she’s up to it.
Francesca, how fabulous! I hope I’m still baking at 91! Please let me know if you do the post – would love to include your mum’s scones in the round up!
Celia, I love scones so much! I re-posted my 2011 scone post last week in memory of Ester… the post was originally dedicated to her, as she loved scones… I wonder if it can be included in the round up?
http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.com/home/scones
Of course! I’ve added your post link to your comment! :) xxx
Thank you, lovely xox
Small Man ate four scones straightaway? I remember those days. Sigh. OK, I’ll have another try at scones this year Celia, I’ll follow your recipe to the “t”.
Rose, they’re ever so slightly nicer made with buttermilk if you have it (I didn’t)…
https://figjamandlimecordial.com/2013/02/07/buttermilk-scones/
As you know – I was so pleased that you accepted my scone post last year. I’m gonna have to find another good scone recipe for this year!! When do you have to have it in your hands? I’m excited !!! ; o )
Cecile, your scones were beautiful! Look forward to seeing what you come up with this year! If you can get the post up some time this week, then I can add it to the roundup post I’ll put up on Sunday (Sydney time). Thanks x
Gotcha – thanks !!! I was thinking of all your Australians…. as our days get shorter (bummer!!) your days are getting longer. I bet you’re all looking forward to spring!
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G’day! What lovely scones and wish could come through the screen and try one now Celia! Thanks for inspiring me as my post went live early this morning too!
Happy International Scone Week! Love fun filled food challenges!
Cheers! Joanne
http://whatsonthelist.net/2014/08/11/international-scone-week/
Joanne, fabulous! I’ve added your post url to your comment so folks can see it! x
Yes, scones for sure once I’m home on Friday! I did get into the swing of things by ordering scones at a cafe on Saturday. Remembered how much I adore them.
I haven’t made lemonade scones for a while: 1 cup SR flour, I cup lemonade, 1 cup cream. Mix and proceed.
Yes, we love those too! They’re so easy! A couple of years ago I made a savoury version! :)
I have a spelt scone post waiting in the wings that I’ll reschedule for inclusion in International Scone Week. Looked at the posts for 2012&13, who’d have thought there were so many different ways to make scones!
Sandra, look forward to seeing them! It’s perfect weather here for scone baking! :)
Liz @ Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard has just posted her scone recipe!
http://www.themotherhubbardscupboard.com/scones-parmesan-parsley-and-sundried-tomato/
Love the rise you get on your scones Celia. Mine never rise that high. I have jumped into International Scone Week. I was sad to miss it last year :(
My post is up http://thecookspyjamas.com/oat-buckwheat-jammy-scones/
Delicious! I love th addition of the yoghurt! I bet it gives a great flavour.
Okay, I’ve jumped into the scone making game this week! Have posted my gluten free scones and recipe. Thanks for the fun, Celia!
http://ardysez.com/2014/08/11/international-scone-week-august-2014/
If I could bake I would join but you know my story about baking. I do love my scones. Favorite being all berries.
Lady Flo’s Pumpkin Scones coming up- yummo!
These look good. I made a batch yesterday but forgot it was International scone Week (I know, how could I forget?) so no photos of them. Just have to make another batch later in the week I guess. What a hardship :)
YUM! i like the addition of the yogurt, I tried that once and they turned out too wet, so I will give yours a go! Thanks for sharing :) Liz x
Hi Celia. I have joined in the fun and reflagged my devonshire scone recipe on http://www.surreyKitchen.com. Included links for you Heidi and Joanna. You may also like my recipe for lavender and lemon shortbread. Take care. Emma.
This is such a neat idea- I think you guys need to petition the government and make this an actual holiday.
Hi Celia! These look delicious… Great substitute for buttermilk too. Although I’ve never made Greek yoghurt myself, I’ll have to give it a try. Have been a long-time lurker on your site and make your vanilla bean vodka essence regularly! :)
You did all the work and did not get a morsel? You will have to double the recipe when next you make these.
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Mmm I love freshly baked scones! They sound delicious Celia and they’re so perfect for August’s cold weather! :D
Hi Celia – love your scones – I used yoghurt in our scones too and they were lovely and light. And I love international scone week – they are so quick to make – instant gratification. Will look forward to the round up on Sunday – here is my contribution – Chocolate and cranberry
http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/chocolate-and-cranberry-scones-for.html
Here’s my post Celia, add me in too please sweetie xox
http://intolerantchef.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/international-scone-week-with-lady-flos.html
Have never baked scones and don’t have any photos but happy scone week to you and all your readers Celia:)
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Hi Celia, lovely scones and great looking mulberry jam. Your Pete is a star. Here is my contribution to International Scone Week.
http://passionfruitgarden.com/2014/08/12/international-scone-week-2014/
Sorry to bother you… I know the answer is above somewhere but I didn’t find it. When is the final date & time to get the new scone post to you? (I remember seeing it & you had reminded us that the time is Australian Time!) thanks Celia – I’m excited about yet another International Scone Week !! ; o )
I just found the answer… which is Sunday, Australian time !! I’m gonna try to post my scone recipe either today or tomorrow. (I think today I’ll do a Trial Run!)
I love that you have established International Scone Week and also love the look of your scones. I’d like to try the mulberry jam! Here is the link to my effort this week – a bit unconventional but they got the thumbs up from my in-house critics!
http://www.boiledeggsandsoldiers.com/2014/08/strawberry-buttermilk-mini-scones/
Hi Celia- I just got home and am making my scones today- I’ll post it as soon as I get some pictures! Yours look fabulous as always- this is one week I don’t like to miss! YUM!
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So you not only bake your own scones but you make your own Greek yogurt! What a busy kitchen. I’m out so much this week I’m not going to be able to participate. We’re renovating on the Northern Beaches and so with the commute my time at home in the kitchen is being squeezed xx
Hi Celia. It’s hard to go past a good fresh scone. These are my Mum and Mum-in-laws favourite…
http://lonaj68.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/scones/
So much scone goodness Celia. I was going to jump on board with this…I need to hurry up! x
Nothing more satisfying to me than a nice warm scone! If I can manage to think about turning on an oven in the heat we’re experiencing I’d love to try your recipe. And thank you for creating International Scone Week. I’ll definitely circle the week on my calendar and make sure we remember it next year, too! :-)
I hope I am not too late to the scone party! If it is still on, stand by for scones from me, what a GREAT idea! Karen
Hi Celia, I managed to get some scones up, not too adventurous but they sure tasted good.
http://invisiblespice.wordpress.com/2014/08/13/international-scone-week-2014/
Hi Celia – here is my offering – Savoury Feta, Sundried Tomato and Thyme Scones. Sorry to have missed out on IMK this month – just too busy and disorganised if I am completely honest! Need to pour myself a cuppa and go through some of the lovely recipes on here later today! http://selmastable.wordpress.com/2014/08/13/feta-sundried-tomato-and-thyme-scones/
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love your scones celia. here is my post!
http://sherryspickings.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/international-scone-week-2014.html
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Love your recipe Celia. I usually substitute yoghurt for buttermilk for the very same reason.
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Celia, I happen to have it on good authority (hint…Mandy) that your Sprite Scones are THEE best she’s ever tried. I haven’t had a chance to try any others but will have to work my way through lots of them but this looks so good with that mulberry jam on top! Wow – way to go Celia.
And, since the weather drove me indoors yesterday I got myself in scone making mode & came up with one for you this year. http://dianeskitchentable.wordpress.com/2014/08/14/strawberry-cream-scones-or-you-could-call-them-biscuits/
Hi Celia – hot out of the oven – here’s my recipe for ‘Savory Cheddar Cheese and Scallion Scones”!! (I do realize that everyone else but we Americans spell it ‘savoury’…. Looking forward to seeing lots and lots of new scone recipes for ‘International Scone Week 2014’! http://myyellowfarmhouse.com/2014/08/14/savory-cheese-and-scallion-scones/
Celia!
These look a lot like biscuits (the American sort, since that’s where I’m from, not the English sort meaning “cookies”).
I like to make my scones in a cast iron skillet because it gives them a really nice crust on the bottom.
These Apricot Ginger scones from William-Sonoma are my favorite: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/apricot-ginger-scones.html
Enjoy!
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Hi Celia.
I’ve been in the kitchen again, but this time for my mum.
http://lonaj68.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/for-the-love-of-scones/
This is fun.
Thanks.
Oh Celia – I missed this last year and don’t want to again this year. Will see if I can make some tomorrow and do a quick post – tight timing! Will try and find time to look at everyone’s scones and check they have the cream on the right way around – as you have good girl ;-)
Next year. This year was just a bit too much for me to do. I promise to be front and center next time. I love all the scone posts I’ve been seeing everywhere.
Sweetie, you’ve been so busy! Wish I could come up and bake scones for you.. :)
International Scone Week! This could be dangerous, as scones are my downfall….Here’s my entry: http://therovinglemon.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/emergency-scones.html
Hooray, I’ve done it Celia – feeling mighty proud of myself too :)
http://www.chocolatelogblog.com/2014/08/chocolate-scones.html
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Yum! I love scones. Here’s my entry: http://thepintertestkitchen.com/double-chocolate-banana-scones/
BTW, forgot to say how amazingly good your scones look – they are so beautifully risen and gloriously golden.
Oooooooo I do love scones! I’ll have to get baking :D
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