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The exact ancestry of the word “scone” is unknown, but is believed to be of Dutch, German or Gaelic origin.  This traditional teatime fare is pronounced both “skaun” and “skoane” throughout Great Britain.

The exact ancestry of the word “scone” is unknown, but is believed to be of Dutch, German or Gaelic origin.  This traditional teatime fare is pronounced both “skaun” and “skoane” throughout Great Britain.

In Britain, scones are often served with strawberry [[jam]] and clotted [[cream]] for [[afternoon tea]].  British scones tend to be a dense, dry and a less sweet variety of quick bread than the traditional quick breads most Americans are familiar with.

In Britain, scones are often served with strawberry [[jam]] and clotted [[cream]] for [[afternoon tea]].  British scones tend to be a dense, dry and less sweet variety of quick bread than the traditional quick breads most Americans are familiar with.

Scones are frequently served with sausage [[gravy]] as a [[breakfast]] side-dish in America.  The typical use of buttermilk and heavy shortening in them makes them rich and tasty.

Scones are frequently served with sausage [[gravy]] as a [[breakfast]] side-dish in America.  The typical use of buttermilk and heavy shortening in them makes them rich and tasty.