The Queen Elizabeth’s Drop Scones: a royal recipe

Queen Elizabeth’s Drop Scones: a royal recipe is here! Also known as Scottish or Scotch pancakes, are said to have originated in Scotland. They are called drop scones because the dough is placed directly on the cooking surface. They are look like American pancakes but are smaller and thicker.

This is a photo of the Drop Scones — Drop Scones

Why we love 💕Queen Elizabeth’s Drop Scones recipe

They are different than American pancakes
They have such a cool name!
They are easy to make and versatile
They are luxurious and loved by her Majesty and a former US president!

🍭Did you know?

In August 1959, President Eisenhower (Dwight) was a guest of Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle near Edinburgh. At a barbecue, the Queen made drop scones for the President using a family recipe. A year later, she sent a letter to the President with a copy of her recipe that you can see below from the National Archives:

The official Queen Elizabeth's Drop Scones recipe — The official Queen Elizabeth’s Drop Scones: a royal recipe – National Archives

In addition to the recipe, she included a few baking tips in her letter. For example, “Though the quantities are for 16 people, when there are fewer, I generally put in less flour and milk, but use the other ingredients as stated.”

And, “I have also tried using golden syrup or treacle instead of only sugar and that can be very good, too. I think the mixture needs a great deal of beating while making, and shouldn’t stand about too long before cooking.” Find the Queen’s original letters from the National Archives catalog here

👩‍🍳What ingredients you need to make this recipe

flour
superfine sugar
milk
eggs
baking soda
cream of tartar
butter, melted

🕐How to make the scones

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and about half the milk until frothy
Add flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and the remaining milk; add the melted butter
Add oil or butter in a non-stick pan and put 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the pan
Cook until bubbles begin to appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until both sides are nice golden brown

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First stage of making the Drop Scones — Drop Scones in the making

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Making the Drop Scones — Drop Scones making – they are ready

FAQs about the recipe

How can I serve these scones?

You can serve them warm with your favorite jam, maple syrup, simple syrup or even ice cream if you wish. As these pancakes are versatile, they pair well with various toppings. You can have them as a delightful afternoon tea throughout the year. Serve warm!

Her Majesty’s recipe mentions teacups. What is a teacup?

By volume, the teacup is 3/4 of an American standard cup. So, the 4 teacups of the Queen’s recipe from the National Archives would be 3 American cups, and 2 teacups would be 1 1/2 cups.

Her Majesty’s recipe mentions bi-carbonate soda. Is this baking soda?

Baking soda and bi-carbonate soda are the same thing. Both terms are used interchangeably. Some countries tend to opt for the term baking soda while others prefer bi-carbonate soda.