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World's Best Scones! From Scotland to the Savoy to the U.S.

“My grandmother is Scottish and her family made GREAT scones.... In search of the best scone recipe in the world I have adapted their recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have adapted the BEST SCONE RECIPE IN THE WORLD!”

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Reviewed: May 17, 2012

This is the best scones I have ever made. They were just perfect. I made two batches one with orange peel and 3 tablespoons orange juice and the other with dried cherries...fantastic. They were gone in no time. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

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happycook1045

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

WONDERFUL Scones, FRIENDLYFOOD! Followed exactly - so easy but sooooo delish. Made for Mother's Day. Added Vanilla Glaze on this site (Thank you, Jamie Langston) & a little orange extract for brunch & omitted raisins. This is my 'go to' scone recipe in fact I'm craving them now!

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GirlNextDoor

Living In: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

My husband couldn't stop eating them. I didn''t have any currants. Remembered cinnamon sugar scones from a bakery in CA. I used the trii-fold method from the video and sprinkled cinnamon sugar at that step. Egg washed the tops and more cinnamon sugar YUMMY

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jazzycook

Reviewed: May 12, 2012

Delicious! Can't wait to try them with fresh fruit. I will probably also sprinkle with crystallized sugar for a special touch.

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mtbchik

Reviewed: May 12, 2012

Perfection! I did add 1 extra tablespoon of butter because I have butter grated and in the freezer in premeasured packages since I make scones every weekend. I used golden raisins and added about 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (preference but would still be "perfect" scones without them). So glad I found this recipe!

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GramCracker

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Damascus, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

Perfect and tender, moist scones. Thanks for sharing!

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mauigirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Olympia, Washington, USA

Living In: Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2012

Perfection. Swapped out the currants/raisins for chocolate chips- wouldn't recommend, overly sweet. Especially if you eat with jam/cream. Otherwise, super easy and delicious.

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skydart

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

Recently I have become cow milk protein allergic and can no longer have a Starbuck scone with my homemade lemon curd which is just about the most intense culinary experience that I have ever enjoyed. OK, so I love lemon! Anyway I wanted to have a scone this morning because I had some leftover lemon curd from yesterday's cheesecake effort, and was just going to suffer by purchasing a Starbuck's scone, when it occurred to me that I could make my own scones and substitute goat milk products and not have to suffer. When Iwent online and asked for the best scone recipe ever, this recipe came up and I made it immediately with goat butter which I had in the freezer, goat milk and goat yogurt to substitute for the sour cream. It was so amazing that I had to sit down and write this review. . . my first ever review. The result topped any previous scone and lemon curd experience ever! Even if you do not have a cow milk protein allergy using goat milk dairy products may be a new taste sensation that you would really enjoy.

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Goatmilk Gourmet

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2012

Never made scones before, though Ive had them from bakeries. These were so easy and so good. Made them just like the directions said, but didn't use currants (SO doesn't like them). With fresh butter and jam..............mmmmm

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Dorothy2011

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Newbury Park, California, USA

Living In: Denison, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

I added 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the flour mixture and 2 apples (1 chopped and 1 shredded) to the flour before adding the milk/sour cream mixture. I had red delicious so used them. My husband and son loved them. *Note - the mixture is a little wet due to the shredded apple. To make handling easier I put waxed paper down and floured, then I put heaping tablespoon of scone mixture down, dusting with a little extra flour, rolled in ball and placed on baking sheet. Worked great.

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