Tuesday 30 October 2012

Keeping it Simple

Sometimes, simple is just what the doctor cook ordered. Simple because you’re tired, simple because you’re ill, simple because the cupboards are bare. Maybe simple because that’s all you need to evoke a happy memory. This summer, my family went to Cornwall for a week. It rained pretty much the whole time – a bit of a shock just back from sunny Italy – but whilst it was exasperating I don’t think it mattered that much. It was a rare occasion for us all to be together: no friends, no parties or shopping. The whole week we were craving scones, but kept missing the opportunity to buy ingredients and the rain kept us out of teashops. On the penultimate day of the holiday we finally caved and bought some, and the wait was worth it. Thick layers of jam and cream – and a hearty debate about which should be spread on first – and the rain was all but forgotten.DSC_0070As a result of the Guild of Food writer’s competition, I recently spent a wonderful afternoon at delicious. magazine. The office is rammed with food, and they were kind enough to give me some samples for me to take home, including a big pot of clotted cream. I’m sure there are lots of adventurous recipes involving this sinfully rich product, but I was only ever planning scones. They’re a classic! DSC_0092I used this Ballymaloe White Sweet Scones recipe, but halved it as it makes a massive amount and I still managed a decent 12 and some of these were huge. Fittingly, it rained for the whole duration of making and baking these, but then again would I expect anything different in London in October? Enjoy!

9 comments:

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

One of my favorite pastries! Your scones look amazing and ever so tempting. Mmmhhh, clotted cream...

Cheers,

Rosa

Jo said...

Oh that last photo looks way too tempting. Definitely the perfect way to use up clotted cream.

La Table De Nana said...

Your stories are as endearing as the recipes Lucy.
I agree so nice to be just family:)

Kezia said...

I honestly didn't know until a little while ago that there was any other use for clotted cream apart from being spread on scones! You can't beat a classic:)

The Caked Crusader said...

When you have scones, the sun is always shining!

Scrambled Megs said...

Looks absolutely divine xx

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Faith said...

What a lovely treat this is! Lol, I love the jam and cream layering debate! :)

Ulla said...

Oh these scones look so delicious! I love scones, it only thing I prefer strawberry jam instead of my all time favourite raspberry. I need to try this recipe. With just plain whipped cream, though.