Pitlochry, Scotland
Scones are a delicious pastry associated with Scotland and the British Isles as a whole, but major differences make them hard to categorize. The first division is how to say the word, as there are two main pronunciations throughout the British Isles.
Is a Scone a bread or a cake? The Cambridge Dictionary leans toward scones being cakes. The definition they give is “a small, usually round, cake that is like bread, is made from flour, milk or cream, and a little fat, and is eaten with various sweet or savoury foods added in different countries.” Southern Living comes down on the side that scones are breads, as they have similar ingredients, as they “have a foundation of flour, fat (usually butter), and liquid.” Both biscuits (American) and scones also use baking powder and baking soda. Really, scones are very similar to Southern-style biscuits, but scones are just not as fluffy.
the Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre more like a dessert.
Scones vary widely, depending on the recipe and where they are served. The classic scone is typically served with clotted cream and jam at tea time. Scones can also be sweeter, made with fruit mixed in the batter such as sultanas. Finally, many scones also include cheese baked into the scone. Reflecting on it, I loved all the different types of scones because they reminded me of Bojangles at home, knowing I could order a biscuit with jelly, a Bo Berry biscuit, or a Cheddar Bo Biscuit.
Scones are available in many cafés and in many grocery stores. They can make a great start to breakfast or be a main part of tea time. One of our Airbnbs had an air fryer, and reheated Tesco scones were delicious. I strongly recommend eating some scones while in Scotland as they are a prominent part of the local cuisine.