Start off sweet
Jam, cream, butter - the scone embraces them all during tea o'clock.
For full effect smother these light scones with red berry jam and lightly whipped cream. For some reason sour buttermilk (or milk with some yoghurt added), makes sensational!
Source: Gourmet Farmer
Clove, cardamom, black peppercorn, cinnamon, ginger, fennel, star anise and black tea - this is combining teatime with scone time and we love it!
Source: Armelle Habib
If you're a sucker for flaky and buttery genius, then this is one recipe you'll have to master; and yes, it's both oven AND campfire friendly! Get Sadie's campfire scone recipe 
Sadie's campfire scones Source: Alan Benson
Even though they have a reputation for being tricky to make, in reality they're fast and simple, especially when you have a good recipe like this one. The secret to the lightness of these scones is the cream and for lemonade scones, omit the sugar and replace the milk with the same quantity of lemonade. Thank you !
Classic scones from our Bakeproof columnist, Anneka Manning Source: Pinterest
Gluten-free, refined-sugar free and packed with chocolate, pistachios and cardamom, these scones will validate your need for a sweet breakfast idea. Get them while they're hot .
Chocolate, pistachio & cardamom sconesC Source: Chris Middleton
Alongside cream, molasses plays a sticky sweet part in making these . Baking alert: They bake in 15 minutes!
Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Source: Tribune News Service
Custard apple cream and a mandarin, peppermint and amaranth salad team-up with - perfect for those who want to venture beyond the classic lashings.
Channeling scone vibes
Source: Dan Freene
Not quite a scone that we may have come to know, these recipes feature the basic scone dough and get a little wild and wonderful with possibility.
s that look like mini croissants but have a more strudel-scone-like texture. Whilst the dough itself isn't sweet, the jam filling and the icing sugar topping gives this pastry a sweet hit. This recipe uses a red berry jam but you can get creative and use your favourite jam or spread, if you like.
Even though these rolls are based on a scone dough, they resemble more a cakey biscuit. Confused? Just go ahead and bake them, you won't be disappointed… and you'll probably find yourself sneaking an extra slice! 
Source: Alan Benson
Matthew Evans' are pretty much a fried scone packed with long-lasting dried fruits. Perfect for those colder nights, and no oven-baking required!
Welsh cakes Source: Alan Benson
Scone-dough scroll with sticky syrupy sauce? Now that's an easy - and budget-friendly - dessert! 
Source: Benito Martin
Cobblers are based on seasonal fruits and topped with a wet, scone-like mixture. The result is a simple pie of sorts with the topping resembling cobblestones – thought to be the reason for this homely dessert's name. , but go wild with your favourite fruity fillings. 
Savour-ing the scone
Source: Alan Benson
If you're more on the savoury side of life, then never fear with these scone recipes that talk to the other half of the jam and cream cross-section.
13. Pumpkin, paprika and pecorino
Pumpkin scones are a great afternoon savoury snack and this recipe uses paprika and lots of black pepper to give it an extra-spicy kick. 
Source: China Squirrel
14. With mushies
Pretty much a classic , this hearty vegetarian main course looks fabulous as you bring it bubbling to the table.
Source: Bloomsbury / Simon Wheeler
15. Cheese 'n' bacon
A great snack or alongside a warming soup, are a world away from the commercially made ones… once you've tried them, you'll never buy another again! 
Source: Alan Benson
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