It is one of the first cakes Ma taught me how to bake, together with my siblings when we were growing up. The baking took place mainly on Saturdays when Ma had no engagements. I looked forward to it. Learning how to bake scones was helpful especially on those days when Ma expected visitors, having a meeting, or those who came to visit unexpectedly. When unexpected visitors came through, my sister and I would quickly bake them, whilst Ma would either be entertaining her guests or continuing with her meeting. There is nothing that beats a freshly baked scone, smothered in butter, fresh cream, cheese, preserves, lemon curd, and so on.
Scones are generally regarded as a small tea cake that can be enjoyed in both sweet and savoury forms, making them suitable for a variety of tastes and occasions. The enjoyment of scones is a personal experience, as everyone chooses how and when to eat them. Whether served as part of a formal tea, enjoyed as a snack, or offered to guests, scones provide a delightful treat that can be tailored to suit different preferences.
At Ms B Cake Boutique, a variety of scones are offered depending on individual preferences and occasion. Since it is a cake that is easy to bake, you can surprise your family, friends, and guests by having them ready in no time. The flavours on offer on the sweet side are, plain scones, scones with raisins, blueberry scones and for savoury cheddar cheese scones or one can add any herb of your preference and so on. The scones are light and fluffy, can be enjoyed with tea, coffee or any hot drink of your choice.
Want to book your next tea-time treat, give Ms-B Cake Boutique a call and we can help you out, sweet and savoury scones combined for a real treat.
Look at our Catalogue for more inspiration or simply place your order for the lightest, fluffiest, homemade scones in Johannesburg!