Scone

Skone ( eng. Scone ) - a small British instant bread, traditionally prepared in Scotland and in the south-west of England. It is usually made from wheat, barley or oatmeal, with baking powder . Skon is the main component of the so-called Devonshire cream tea .

Initially, the slopes were prepared round and flat, usually the size of a medium-sized dish. They were made from unleavened oats and baked in a frying pan, then cut into pieces of a triangular shape and served to the table. Today, many would call big round bread of this kind a “flat cake” ( English bannock ), and its slices - the word “con”. In Scotland, both words are often used interchangeably.

When the baking powder became available to the masses, the skones began to cook in the oven. Modern skones are widely available in British and Irish bakeries, grocery stores and supermarkets.

Skones sold in stores are usually round in shape, although there are hexagonal ones. ^[1] Skones prepared at home take various forms, including triangles, circles and squares, and are often prepared according to unique family recipes.