scone

noun \ ˈskōn , ˈskän \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

Definition of scone

: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet

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Recent Examples of scone from the Web

Other favorite foods at Wimbledon include the quintessential fish and chips (17,170 portions sold) scones (110,225 are made over two weeks) and the universal celebratory drink: champagne (21,917 bottles).

— elise taylor, Vogue, "Feeling Peckish at Wimbledon? Order These Quintessentially British Courtside Snacks," 6 July 2018
Ends of the Earth Cigar Shoppe is offering one free cigar to every person who stops by, and In The Kitchen Cooking School is planning to hold demos and tastings of scones, clotted cream and lemon curd.

— bethany ao, Philly.com, "Where to celebrate the royal wedding in Philadelphia," 16 May 2018
Bake the berries in tarts or galettes, or add them to scones, muffins or other quick breads.

— noelle carter, latimes.com, "Tips and recipes using summer-ish berries, now in season," 11 May 2018
During a recent visit, the bakery’s display case overflowed with a bounty of gluten-free goodies: Pistachio pound cake, lemon angel food cake, vegan oatmeal cookies, flourless hazelnut brownies and raspberry almond scones.

— amanda m. fairbanks, San Francisco Chronicle, "Meet the baker behind Marin’s first gluten-free bakery," 17 May 2018
Reservations are required, and the $45 per person admission includes champagne, wedding cake and the regular brunch menu, with the addition of some specialty items such as scones.

— steve carney, latimes.com, "Where to watch the royal wedding at L.A.-area pubs and tea parlors," 9 May 2018
Saturday, May 12, noon: Mother and daughter afternoon tea with teas from The Olivet and a three-plate light lunch including garden rose caprese salad, tea sandwich duo and lemon olive oil scone.

— gege reed, The Courier-Journal, "Celebrate Mother's Day in Louisville at brunch, Churchill Downs & more," 8 May 2018
New at the store: A bakery with coffee, pastries, scones and cake pops.

— jessica suriano, azcentral, "How to score free groceries and gifts at Phoenix Food City on July 4 and 11," 3 July 2018
The Grand Food Center provided a menu of tea sandwiches and bite-sized assorted cakes and scones.

— gina grillo, chicagotribune.com, "Winnetka tea carries on tradition for mothers and daughters," 7 May 2018

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