Mr. Selfish and I went on a hunt for delicious scones in London. In the States, I always think of scones as overly sweet and dense. However, in London, they are as they should be – flaky and delicate. Unlike biscuits, which are made with animal fat or shortening, scones rely on cold butter for their texture.
Mr. Selfish and I have enjoyed many cream teas in order to rejuvenate in the afternoon. Cream tea consists of combination of scones, clotted cream, and jam. Therefore, the key to eating the scones is to lather them in clotted cream and jam. Mmmmm…here are some of our favorite scones in London:
1. Yumchaa – We tried three different scones here – (1) date, fig, and pistachio, (2) smoked cheddar and chive, and (3) feta cheese and olive. Although the savory scones were different, I preferred the traditional sweet one. I like Yumchaa scones because they have a different more crumbly texture than the other scones we sampled in London. Also, they toast the scones in a panini maker. Another bonus is that Yumchaa has an extensive tea selection. Mr. Selfish and I tried the Chelsea Chai and the Chilli Chilli Bang Bang. Both were delicious and the flavor was just right – not overwhelming.
![Yumchaa](https://cdn.statically.io/img/selfishyears.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/london-174.jpg?w=559&h=419)
![Yumchaa Scones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/selfishyears.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/yumchaa-scones.jpg?w=559&h=368)
![Savory Scones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/selfishyears.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/london-066.jpg?w=559&h=419)
![Tea selection](https://cdn.statically.io/img/selfishyears.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/london-187.jpg?w=559&h=419)
![Chelsea Chai and Chilli Chilli Bang Bang](https://cdn.statically.io/img/selfishyears.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/london-183.jpg?w=559&h=419)
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