These wholesome, delicious, moreish wholemeal scones are perfect for afternoon tea. They're made with 50% white and 50% wholemeal flour, which gives a great texture and warm flavour. Gorgeous!
This recipe makes eight generously scones, which absolutely must be served with clotted cream and jam.
Ingredients
- 200g (7.5 oz) white self-raising flour, plus some for dusting
- 200g (7.5 oz) wholemeal self-raising flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 100g (3.5 oz) salted butter, cold and cubed
- 200ml (6.8 fl oz) whole milk (plus a little to brush the tops)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). In a bowl, mix the flours with the sugar bicarbonate of soda.
Using your hands, rub in the butter until you have an even crumb.
Slowly add the milk while mixing using a flat knife. The mixture should start to come together.
Tip the dough onto a floured surface.
Knead very briefly - you don’t want to overwork it, just enough to bring it together - press gently into a round. and cut into eight equal triangles.
Transfer them to a flour-dusted baking tray.
Brush the tops with milk.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scones have puffed and turned golden.
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Wholemeal scones - perfect for afternoon tea
Ingredients
- 200 g (7.1 oz) white self-raising flour, plus some for dusting
- 200 g (7.1 oz) wholemeal self-raising flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) bicarbonate of soda
- 100 g (3.5 oz) salted butter, cold and cubed
- 200 ml (6.8 floz) whole milk plus a little to brush the tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). In a bowl, mix the flours with the sugar bicarbonate of soda.
- Using your hands, rub in the butter until you have an even crumb.
- Slowly add the milk while mixing using a flat knife. The mixture should start to come together.
- Tip the dough onto a floured surface.
- Knead very briefly - you don’t want to overwork it, just enough to bring it together - press gently into a round. and cut into eight equal triangles.
- Transfer them to a flour-dusted baking tray.
- Brush the tops with milk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scones have puffed and turned golden.
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What do you think of these delicious 50/50 scones? What's your favourite way to enjoy afternoon tea?
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Emma says
I made these for the first time today and I will be making them regularly from now on! Wonderful recipe - thank you! I made two batches, one lot plain and in the other batch I added chopped glacé cherries. We had one each this evening with raspberry jam and clotted cream. Delicious!
Emily Leary says
Oh yummy! All sounds amazing. So glad you enjoyed.
Jacque Hastert says
These would be perfect right now with my afternoon tea.
Emily Leary says
Thanks! They really are so yummy - let me know if you give them a go!
Lorie says
Haven’t made scones in so long and these look like a perfect place to start! Love the way they are served up as well!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! They were wolfed down in no time in our house - time to make some more :) I hope you enjoy them too!
Sri Mallya says
These scones look so perfect and delicious. I wish I could gran one right now. Yummy!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! These exceedingly yummy scones are quick and easy to make. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our house!
Leslie Haasch says
You know... I've never been an "afternoon tea" kind of person, but I want an excuse to make these and feel fancy! :)
Emily Leary says
This made me smile :) I can always find an excuse to make and enjoy these delicious scones! Enjoy!
Nicolas Hortense says
Oh nice!! I love the 50/50 idea, because I think 100% wholemeal would be stretching it a bit. This with a hot mug of coffee in the afternoon...mmmmm yes please!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! These 50/50 scones are so yummy and yes, they perfect with a lovely cup of tea or coffee for a delicios afternoon snack!
Marisa Franca says
I haven't made scones but I've always wanted to. They seem easy to make and I think they'd be a wonderful treat with coffee or tea in the afternoon. I've got some yummy pumpkin butter waiting for me to slather it on some delicious goodie. This is it.
Emily Leary says
Oh yes, that sounds like a wonderful combo. Make them, make them!
prasanna hede says
Oh! These scones look absolutely yum! I wish I could grab some right now.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! These delicious scones are quick and easy to make and taste gorgeous! I hope you give them a try :)
Veronika's Kitchen says
OMG! Your scones look sooo scrumptious! with whipped butter and jam! I think I am going to make them today!!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! It's actually clotted cream but butter would be great too.
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
I love that you made these with whole wheat flour in addition to white flour. I bet it gives the scones a nice, earthy undertone!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Yes, the 50/50 combination makes such delicious scones - I love them!
Kylie says
These look absolutely amazing! I need to try making these!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I love scones and these are my mum's favourite! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our house!
Veena Azmanov says
I LOVE scones and this looks like a perfect recipe. Love how simple and easy these are. Such a pretty golden color too.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I love these scones and they're so quick and easy to make. I hope you enjoy this recipe if you give it a go!
Kelly Anthony says
This looks like the most decadent scone EVER! I wish I could take a bite out the screen right now!
Emily Leary says
They're SO moreish!
Leila says
Yum! They look absolutely delish! I love how you present recipe through the photos!
Emily Leary says
Thank you very much!
Elaine Benoit says
These scones look perfect and delicious! I got my love for scones enhanced in Ireland and had some every day! Your recipe looks easy and fun!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much x
Rosie (@greenrosielife) says
I am glad I am not the only one who cuts scones into triangles rather than cutting out rounds - it's so much easier and quicker. I might have to make some scones now you have reminded me how quick they are!
Emily Leary says
Yes! Plus the less you handle them, the lighter they are, so it's really my favourite way!