Cake of the Week: Plain Scones

Cake of the Week

Plain Scones

Calling these plain feels almost unfair, because there’s absolutely nothing boring about them!

These traditional homemade scones are a timeless favourite, ideal for afternoon tea, weekend baking or anyone who wants to learn how to make cakes. Serve them warm with clotted cream and jam and you’ve got yourself a true British classic. Want to make them your own? You can easily swap ingredients to suit what you have in the kitchen - see Delia’s notes in the recipe introduction for simple substitutions and baking tips. And if you’re planning ahead, the Ask Lindsey section includes easy instructions on how to freeze scones, so you can always have a batch ready.

Never baked scones before? Don’t worry - they’re one of the easiest and most rewarding cakes to master. Watch our Cookery School video to see just how quickly you can create perfect, light, fluffy scones at home.

Make Perfect Homemade Scones