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    Wholemeal scones - perfect recipe for afternoon tea

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    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!

    50/50 scones served with jam and clotted cream

    This recipe makes eight generously scones, which absolutely must be served with clotted cream and jam.

    Close up of 50/50 scones with jam and cream

    Ingredients

    • 200 g (1½ cups) self-raising white flour (self rising flour) plus some for dusting
    • 200 g (1½ cups) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour)
    • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
    • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
    • 100 g (7 tbsp) salted butter cold and cubed
    • 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) whole milk plus a little to brush the tops

    Equipment

    Instructions

    Flour and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl

    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.

    Butter cubes in the scone mixing bowl
    Preparing the mix for these 50/50 scones

    Slowly add the milk while mixing using a flat knife. The mixture should start to come together.

    Adding milk to the 50/50 scone mix

    Tip the dough onto a floured surface.

    Scone dough on 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.

    Scone dough cut into eight triangles

    Transfer them to a flour-dusted baking tray.

    Triangles of scone dough on a floured baking tray

    Brush the tops with milk.

    Scones brushed with milk before baking

    Bake for 12-15 minutes until the scones have puffed and turned golden.

    50/50 scones cooling on a wire rack

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    4.8 from 25 votes

    Wholemeal Scones Recipe - Perfect for Afternoon Tea

    These wholesome, delicious, moreish wholemeal scones are perfect for afternoon tea. They're made from 50% white and 50% wholemeal flour for the perfect texture and flavour. Gorgeous!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time12 minutes mins
    Total Time22 minutes mins
    Course: cakes and bakes
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 6 scones
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 200 g (1½ cups) self-raising white flour (self rising flour) plus some for dusting
    • 200 g (1½ cups) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour)
    • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
    • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
    • 100 g (7 tbsp) salted butter cold and cubed
    • 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) 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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    Nutrition

    Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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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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    Three process images demonstrating how to make the classic scones. At the top of the image there's some text describing the image for Pinterest.
    One 50/50 scone with some cream and jam. At the bottom of the image there's some white text on a blue background describing the image for Pinterest.
    Overhead shot of a classic white and wholemeal scone on a decorative plate covered in jam and cream. At the side there's a decorative butter knife with some left over jam. At the top of the image there's some text describing the image for Pinterest.
    Overhead shot of two plates with 50/50 scones covered in cream and jam. At the top of the image there's some text describing the image for Pinterest.

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    1. Emma says

      June 12, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      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 glacรฉ cherries. We had one each this evening with raspberry jam and clotted cream. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        June 13, 2021 at 11:14 am

        Oh yummy! All sounds amazing. So glad you enjoyed.

        Reply
    2. Jacque Hastert says

      October 08, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      These would be perfect right now with my afternoon tea.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 10, 2018 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks! They really are so yummy - let me know if you give them a go!

        Reply
    3. Lorie says

      October 08, 2018 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      Havenโ€™t made scones in so long and these look like a perfect place to start! Love the way they are served up as well!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 10, 2018 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you! They were wolfed down in no time in our house - time to make some more :) I hope you enjoy them too!

        Reply
    4. Sri Mallya says

      October 07, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      These scones look so perfect and delicious. I wish I could gran one right now. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 10, 2018 at 3:06 pm

        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!

        Reply
    5. Leslie Haasch says

      October 07, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      You know... I've never been an "afternoon tea" kind of person, but I want an excuse to make these and feel fancy! :)

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 10, 2018 at 3:05 pm

        This made me smile :) I can always find an excuse to make and enjoy these delicious scones! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Nicolas Hortense says

      October 07, 2018 at 8:59 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 10, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        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!

        Reply
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