What do you put first on scones?

Traditionally, it has been that people in Devon spread clotted cream on the scone, then finish with a dollop of jam, while the Cornish tradition does the reverse, with jam going first and clotted cream on top.

Who invented jam and cream scones?

Cream tea has been served in the UK since the 11th century and arguments surrounding the order of spreading the scone’s traditional toppings have ruminated ever since. While those in Devon typically spread the clotted cream first followed by jam, the Cornish tradition is to spread jam first followed by cream.

What is the difference between Cornish and Devon scones?

In Devon, the scones are split in two and topped with cream followed by jam. In Cornwall, the split scones are topped with jam and then cream. In Devon, a similar bread called the Devonshire split is occasionally served. It tends to be smaller than a Cornish split, and both are served with cream and jam.

Is jam then cream?

The Devonian, or Devonshire, method is to split the scone in two, cover each half with clotted cream, and then add strawberry jam on top. With the Cornish method, the warm ‘bread split’ or a ‘scone’ is first split in two, then spread with strawberry jam, and finally topped with a spoonful of clotted cream.

How did scones originate?

‘ Scones are believed to have originated in Scotland and are closely related to the griddle-baked flatbread known as bannock. They were first made with oats, shaped into a large round, scored into four to six triangles, and cooked on a griddle either over an open fire or on top of the stove.

Where are scones originally from?

Scotland
Scone

Scones with jam and whipped cream, here a substitute for clotted cream as commonly eaten in a cream tea
Type	Bread
Place of origin	Scotland
Main ingredients	Wheat, barley, or oatmeal
Cookbook: Scone Media: Scone

Can you get clotted cream in Australia?

The first deliveries of the Classic Cornish Clotted Cream are set to reach the shores of Australia in mid-October. To ensure that the Clotted Cream arrives in Australia in perfect condition it will be frozen and then gently defrosted before being sent out to customers and distributors.