Indulge in the delightful flavors of Jersey with this classic cream tea. Served with freshly baked scones, rich Jersey cream, and sweet jam, this timeless treat is perfect for any occasion.
Here's a simple recipe to make Jersey Cream Tea:
Ingredients:
- 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 50g cold unsalted butter, diced
- 25g caster sugar
- 150ml milk -
- A pinch of salt
- Jersey cream
- Strawberry jam
Instructions:
1- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
2- In a bowl, mix the flour and a pinch of salt. Add the diced butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3- Stir in the sugar, then add the milk gradually, mixing until you have a soft dough.
4- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it briefly. Roll it out to about 2cm thickness.
5- Use a round cutter to cut out scones. Place them on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
6- Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until risen and golden.
7- Allow the scones to cool slightly, then serve warm with Jersey cream and strawberry jam.
Enjoy your Jersey Cream Tea!
Nutritional Values :
Here are the approximate nutritional values for the ingredients in the Jersey Cream Tea recipe per serving:
Self-Raising Flour (225g):
- Calories: 815
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 170 g
- Protein: 24 g
Benefits: Provides carbohydrates for energy and a small amount of protein. The leavening agents in self-raising flour help the dough rise.
Cold Unsalted Butter (50g):
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 40 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Protein: ~0.4 g
Benefits: Adds richness and moisture to the scones. Butter contains fat-soluble vitamins like A and E.
Caster Sugar (25g):
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Protein: 0 g
Benefits: Provides sweetness and contributes to the golden color during baking.
Milk (150ml):
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
Benefits: Adds moisture to the dough and contributes to the tenderness of the scones. It also provides calcium and vitamin D.
Salt (Pinch):
- Calories: 0
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
Benefits: Enhances the flavor of the scones and balances the sweetness.
Jersey Cream (for serving):
- Calories: 410 (per 100g)
- Fat: 44 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
Benefits: Jersey cream is rich and adds a luxurious texture. It’s high in fat and contains fat-soluble vitamins.
Strawberry Jam (for serving, approximately 30g per serving):
- Calories: 75
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 0 g
Benefits: Jam provides sweetness and a fruity flavor, along with small amounts of vitamins from the fruit.
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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