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How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

Jamie Oliver

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Warm-up Questions

Have you ever made scones before? What do you think you need to make them?
When you hear “How To Make Scones,” do you imagine a sweet snack or a savory snack? Why?
What tools do you think you might use to make scones at home?

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How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

Ingredients and mixing the dough (00:00 – 01:37)

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1. How much self-raising flour does the speaker use?

250 grams
750 grams
500 grams
1 kilogram

2. What does the speaker do to the dried fruit before adding it?

Covers it in sugar
Soaks it with a little orange juice to rehydrate it
Cooks it in a pan
Freezes it

3. What does the speaker do after the dough comes roughly together?

Covers it and lets it chill in the fridge
Puts it in the freezer overnight
Adds more flour and kneads for 10 minutes
Bakes it immediately

How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

Cutting, topping, and baking (01:37 – 02:27)

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1. Why does the speaker say the scones should be the same thickness?

So they don’t need toppings
So they look more expensive
So they cook at the same time
So they taste sweeter

2. What topping does the speaker brush on top (not very classic)?

Honey
Clotted cream
Melted chocolate
Extra virgin olive oil

3. About how long does the speaker bake the scones?

10 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes

How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

Serving and final tips (02:27 – 03:40)

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1. What does the speaker say is most important: perfect shape or flavor and texture?

How sweet they are
Flavor and texture
The size of the cutter
Perfect shape

2. What happens if you work the dough harder, according to the speaker?

You get a more perfect shape, but they may not taste as good
They become much sweeter
They cook faster
They won’t rise at all

3. Which order does the speaker prefer when eating them?

Butter first, then sugar
Clotted cream first
No topping at all
Jam first

How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

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1. What is the main purpose of baking powder in this recipe?

To add sour flavor
To make the scones rise
To make the dough colder
To replace the dried fruit

2. Why does the speaker try not to overwork the dough?

Because it makes the dough too sweet
Because it can change the texture and make them less tasty
Because it makes the oven too hot
Because it stops the fruit from rehydrating

3. Which combination does the speaker describe as a classic way to serve scones?

Ice cream and syrup
Cheese and tomato
Peanut butter and banana
Clotted cream and jam

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

How To Make Scones | Jamie Oliver | AD

Which dried fruit would you choose for scones (e.g., apricot, sour cranberries, cherries)? Why?
The speaker says rustic scones can taste better than perfectly shaped ones. Do you agree?
In your opinion, what makes baking “easy”: simple ingredients, simple steps, or short cooking time? Explain.
Clotted cream or jam first—what do you prefer, and why?