TE Teacup & Cakes
Afternoon tea and home baking, explained properly

How to Make Scones That Rise Tall: Method and Ratios

To make scones, rub cold butter into self-raising flour at a ratio of about one part butter to four parts flour, stir in a little sugar, then add cold.

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How to Make Scones That Rise Tall: Method and Ratios

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Baking

Baking

Classic tea-table bakes — scones, sponges, and small cakes — with ratios that actually work.

Tea

Tea

Brewing times, water temperatures, and honest guidance on choosing tea for the table.

Hosting

Hosting

Menus, timing, and traditions for hosting an afternoon tea worth remembering.