@Darren McGrady irish mashed potatoes without using cream please. My method is boiling the potatoes on way too high a heat usually electric five to start once the water turns starchy normally twelve to fourteen minutes and drain the potatoes and then refill with tepid water salted with pink himalayan salt or irish sea salt return to the boil and boil for six mins once potatoes are softening reduce heat to about mark three for a further ten to twelve mins and again drain now reduce once again to mark one and place a tea towel over the saucepan with the lid on a tilt once fairly well steamed then add butter and milk and mash until fluffy with few if any hard lumpiness left and serve
Well the thing is his coverage is purely positive and he's not spilling any secrets or anything, just general light stuff. Plus instead of profiting from it he donated the proceeds of his book to a royal charity. So I doubt this stuff would be a big issue.
The best of the best. I personally have had Darren entertain our executive at my house and he's one of a kind. Darren, looking forward to tasting some of your cooking very soon once again. Patrick Bet-David
@@Darren_McGrady I can NOT get enough of your videos and stories! Cook for me!!! Oh wait, I'm in the States and could hardly afford you, but I do have all of your cookbooks and doing my best to recreate a little bit of England right here in Nebraska. Thank you for keeping me entertained during this very difficult time.
@@arlieldr1 Where did you get the books? I'll buy them now. This chef is amazing. It is like having your uncle cooking for you and telling you secret while he teaches you.
Darren McGrady 👋 I’m a big fan.. so glad you have a channel.. I subscribed so fast... please prepare a venison meal that would be prepared for the family.. that would be interesting if you would share that.. thank you...
Love this guy. Such an extraordinary life, yet so very modest. Plus, I learn so much from his cooking demonstrations and little peeps from behind the Royal curtains. :-)
These are absolutely fantastic. Fluffy, buttery and pillowy with a the slightest crispy crust that gives as soon as you bite into it. Sweetness level is spot-on. Made them in 35min. So fast and delicious!
I love Scones, my MUM used to make them every weekend.. and HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN was RIGHT... ALWAYS JAM FIRST THEN CREAM 😋😋 my mum's FAVORITE was with DATES...❤
Thank you so much for the work you put into your videos. I live on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. I made your scones for my husband and stepson, both of whom are from Dundee, Scotland. My husband told me that your recipe tastes “just like home”. I think that is the best compliment I could receive, and I hope you also consider it a compliment to you! I am grateful for your generosity in sharing your recipes. I’m also grateful that I can rely on your tried and true recipes for bringing my dear husband a taste of his home. Thank you a thousand times over!
You are such a lovely man. They were Lucky to have you. Your stories of the family are very respectful and fun to listen to. Good luck with your channel!
His voice is just so soothing and the recipes are super easy to follow...so glad you have your own channel Darren! Looking forward to more awesome content!
Like most other comments have already stated, I'm so happy you have a channel on your own. Your passion for cooking and respect for The Royal Family are undeniably unrivalled :)
You are just jealous. He is not disrepecting our Late Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. He is letting the World Know What the Queen Liked About Food. Like Her Majestys Jam Pennies. Much Appreciated. Love from Scotland.xx
Thank you for sharing your experiences and story. I subscribed! I’m excited to make these for my wife. We may never get to England, but we can now taste Britain 🇬🇧…
Those scones are so tasty great to see a chef like him showing his talent after all those years in cooking .true chef. Thank u for passing ur knowledge .from a chef
I had scones every Friday growing up but these are by far the tastiest scones I've ever tried. Such a gorgeous flavour and never dry. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Darren, I like them very much. I am sure it was a great experience for you to cook for the Queen et al. The Queen is wonderful, devoted to Great Britain; I admire her a lot. However, I just made the scones today using your recipe. They came out great. Thank you! Gabriella
I just discovered you and your channel today. I have started a bit of a binge watch of your lovely recipes. Oh, and I am definitely a cream first kind of person. It is easier to spread and then dollop on the jam.
I like how clear and simple (steps) to bake these lovely scones, as compared to other recipes I have. It was a huge success when I baked yesterday! Within minutes, all 16 of them wipe out! I m gg to bake another tray today😉✌
I made them this afternoon. They are very nice. I tried to fit my family members’ expectations so I keep some original and then put some raisins or cheese with chilli into some scones. They are delicious. Thank you for your recipe.
I appreciate and love that even though your food is meant for royal pallets; It’s still absolutely relatable, unpretentious, and made with the purest intent to please.
I just made these scones and they were AMAZING. I think the best that I have ever had and the recipe was super easy to follow. I now have found my full proof scone recipe. Thank you for that!!! I definitely do cream first though.
I am an Australian but my grandparents were British. My Dad (whose parents were British) always put butter, jam and cream whereas my Aussie Mum was taught jam and cream. To this day I still eat scones with butter, jam and cream. Love your videos. Thank you so much.
Darren. I saw the videos you did on the other foodie channel and I was obsessed with you and the stories you had to tell. I am elated that I've just discovered your RUclips channel and can't wait to binge the last 3 weeks worth of your content!!
I am so looking forward to making these for my birthday cream tea party. I've watched about 10 videos on this and yours looks the best, uncomplicated, regular ingredients. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have always been too intimidated to try making scones, but it looks so easy when you do it, I just may give it a go, maybe with my granddaughter. We will have butter, cream and jam on them.🥰🥰
My mother was from London, England and my father was from N.Ireland and they moved to Canada. We had our tea biscuits/ scones with jam first and cream on top. Mom used unsalted butter so salt was added to the recipe.
I love scones! They are my favorite pastry. My favorite is the blue berry scone I get them from Starbucks. Now, with your recipe I CAN BAKE MY OWN BLUE BERRY SCONES! Oh my, I am thrilled! I will try it this week. Xoxo. ❤
I just subscribed after watching the videos you did for delish and your to videos here. I love your passion for food and the stories you tell during cooking. I'm sorry but I laughed pretty hard when you said you ran away from the queens corgies. I cannot wait to see new videos. Also confession I have never had a scone before...Now I will wait for the comments about that lol.
I just did this today. Thank you for this recipe. Couple that with your clotted cream recipe and a nice strawberry jam and I was in heaven. Best damn tea snack I've ever had.
Just found your channel! Wow those look amazing! I live in New Hampshire USA and I have seen clotted cream in the stores here. Never really knew what I would use it for. Now I have a reason to buy it, yay! I hope it would also go well with orange marmalade. That’s my favorite! Thank you for the recipe. It’s quite close to my biscuit recipe.
Thank you dear gentleman for demonstrating your recipe for scones... I look forward to go into my kitchen later today and prepare these delicious scones! Some clotted cream and strawberry jam will complete this delight!📍
I’ve always been “cream first”, but now that I know Her Majesty does it the other way around I shall amend my scone garnishing protocol. BTW, I’d love to see how you make kedgeree
Really loving the videos Darren it’s great to hear about the royal families likes and dislikes as well as actually teaching us some of your recipes.... keep them coming 👍
What a coincidence finding this channel on Prince Philip's funeral day while looking up scone recipes... You now have a new subscriber Sir as I enjoy the way you teach all the while adding anecdotes of your years as a royal chef.
Darren, thank you for your interesting and enjoyable videos. Your enthusiasm is wonderful to watch, and the stories of life working for the Queen is educational. As for recipes, would you please share some of the old recipes that have been served for decades? There must be traditional recipes that the Royal Family eats. I will make scones tomorrow. Jam first, then four times as much cream! .Cheers.
Cream first! Thank you for showing us how to make scones. I live in Mexico City and it's quite difficult to get someone who knows how to make these British meals like you!
I learned in middle school to put whatever that will work as a moisture barrier first. Butter, cream, mayo, peanut butter, Nutella, cream cheese and so on. The more wet layer goes after. I’ve been doing it like that ever since.
Absolutely lovely! Made these for my family today along with my first ever homemade clotted cream. Simply divine. I appreciate your passion and energy for sharing your joy of cooking and look forward to more from your channel! Hoping to be over to the UK in 24 - perhaps we will see you and your food truck.
I've had scones a few times when visiting the UK and they are have been DELICIOUS. Now I can make some at home too, yay! One request: Could you note the temperature units (Fahrenheit) in your recipes? A few metric people might burnt their scones after setting the over to 350 degrees Celsius 😉
Even American Cooks has started to note both Celsius and Fahrenheit temps in their recipes. This guy is British, that he only told the Fahrenheit temp made my respect for him plummet more than one degree. I do not care where he currently live. He is so British to listen to and watch it almost hurts, and he makes his money on the fact he used to be cooking for the British Royal familie.
I love your youtube channel and the videos you did with Delish! You clearly have a passion for it and a knack for storytelling! I would love to see a video or suggestion about your favorite rustic dish. Do you have any in mind? Amidst the quarantine, I'm turning to cooking as a hobby!
I work at a tearoom here in the US and I love comparing our scone recipe to others. Most American scone recipes are frustratingly involved and p different from ours. This recipe is so similar to the one we use at work! Getting to eat "authentic" English scones when I toured there was so cool for me, though the fact that so many had black pepper on them was gross. Can't believe the Queen is a jam first person, what is she thinking? You have to put the cream on first or else it just slides around on the jam and doesn't stick
Cream first, clearly. It takes the place of butter. btw, I live in the UK and haven't yet come across scones with black pepper on: that does NOT sound good.
@@simonhedges5134 I'm surprised you haven't come across them yet! They were everywhere when I was visiting, I couldn't avoid it. I get the idea behind it, I'm all for a good savory scone, but it was on top like you would see castor sugar on a scone in the states so you got smacked by the black pepper and it was just *blech*
Yeah, Americans make huge, cakelike triangular scones with drizzles of icing on them, presumably to differentiate them from Southern "biscuits." And definitely cream first. It sticks to the scone better, and you can push a divot into it with the back of your spoon to hold even more jam.
I tried your Lemon Drizzle Cake and I found out yours is the best!!! Easy to prepare and sinfully good! I made it my favorite Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe. Thank you!!🤗❤️Btw, love your pet" Winston".
from portugal: Congratulations on your channel. I tried the scones... they were the best we've ever tasted. the recipe with the help of the video worked perfectly. it was also nice to have a bit of history.
@I M I actually find the consistency of cream heavier than jam. Most scone makers agree that it’s a matter of personal taste. The jam on cream seems to be more of a British thing, here in Australia it’s more cream on jam.
Sentiments shared! Well done Chef and best wishes from Kenya. Have been a fan. Thank you for explaining origin of St. George, that was the name of my primary school!
Thank you, Darrin. We are doing an English Tea at our church in a few weeks. We will be using your recipes. I am originally from the UK and we are your neighbors in Grand Prairie. Love your channel. Also we can't wait for the Winston Fish 'n Chip food truck! ❤
Congratulations Darren on the new channel. Just want to say you have a great way about you that suits tv so well. I’m now a regular maker of Salmon Coulibiac now thanks to you too. Can’t wait for new videos. I was going to ask whether you would be able to do any dishes involving game like Rabbit or Venison? Cheers, Laurie
Mr. McGrady, I enjoy all your videos, especially lovely the jokes 😊 Whenever I make scones I always add raisins or dried cranberries. I love to have it with butter and jam and sometimes butter and cheese but never with cream; when next I make scones I shall try that! I usually cut open a scone, butter one half and then spread the jam on the other half. Scones are delicious and I love them with a hot cup of tea! Thank you Sir and God bless 🙏🌹
I like my biscuits with honey-butter. (Note: The only real difference between American Southern Biscuits and British Scones are buttermilk instead of milk, no egg, and way less sugar)
Scones don't even usually have egg, usually it's just a brush of milk over the top. I think some American biscuits are done to be flaky through rough lamination by treating the butter a bit differently the hydration level is slightly different too, and like you said, acid with the buttermilk. But I've seen some things Americans call scones which are these weird things with dried fruit & things mixed through & cut into triangles, look more like rock cakes than scones.
@@InnuendoXP Exactly. Unfortunately I, too, have had those dried fruit things...really horrible. As I recall from my youth, for the layered result or at least for the flakeyness, the butter must be cold, cut into the flower and handled very little. Best to use the biscuit cutter with the dough on a cold surface in the summer. I don't remember sugar. Baking powder, yes; or, buttermilk with a little baking soda instead. These look much better than other "scones" I've had.
@@wholeNwon yeah agreed, I think British scones definitely do have a lot more in common with American biscuits than American scones, like yorkshire puddings to popovers.
The best scones I ever made are from your recipe Sir. You are absolutely right, I too can eat the whole bunch as they are coming off the oven. Thank you
Chef,may I know 1 stick butter equal how many grams n 1cup flour equal how many grams?I'm scones fan but I haven't find out my favorite recipe yet. Please advise. Thanks you so much
I recently discovered you ...and fall in love. Only got scones from oven and do not have words to tell how delicious they are. My heartly Thank you and blessings.
It's sort of like whipped cream but a lot heavier (lighter than cream cheese). So delicious. I'm not from the UK though, only been there twice but I miss clotted cream when I leave!
In Canada they are called both sometimes But there's a difference in how they are cut/shaped when giving them either name..scones are normally cut into the shape of a triangle and tea biscuits are Always round...and yes there's also the difference in sweetness, depending on your own preferences... It's all good though, and very tasty either way, either name.
@@triciabarr4620 that's the same here in America, scones are completely different than biscuits. I don't know how old this person is, because this individual doesn't seem very experienced when it comes to food but scones and biscuits are absolutely two different things in the states. We do not call biscuits scones, whatsoever. They are two different things, like you said in your comment.
no we don't. We call biscuits biscuits in America, and we call scones scones. Just because you don't know the difference doesn't mean spreading misinformation is necessarily a good thing dear🙏 just a heads up.
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i would like to give it a rasperry jelly ist and then cream on the top.,.
@Darren McGrady irish mashed potatoes without using cream please.
My method is boiling the potatoes on way too high a heat usually electric five to start once the water turns starchy normally twelve to fourteen minutes and drain the potatoes and then refill with tepid water salted with pink himalayan salt or irish sea salt return to the boil and boil for six mins once potatoes are softening reduce heat to about mark three for a further ten to twelve mins and again drain now reduce once again to mark one and place a tea towel over the saucepan with the lid on a tilt once fairly well steamed then add butter and milk and mash until fluffy with few if any hard lumpiness left and serve
I can't find the quantities 😭 was so excited
Hello chef McGrady
Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
Is it 350 °F or °C?
I have a question for you SIR how do I make cucumber sandwiches. 🥒
I love this guy he makes me happy
Thank you Jordan
@@Darren_McGradyGod and the Queen bless you. Greetings from Mexico.
I’m so glad you made your own channel. You deserve your own tv show. Would you ever cook for them again?
Thank you. Would be fun to have a TV show. But love having a RUclips channel right now.
@De St No that is not a negative it's an avoidance of the question.
He’s spilled the tea, so I doubt he’d be working there again
Well the thing is his coverage is purely positive and he's not spilling any secrets or anything, just general light stuff. Plus instead of profiting from it he donated the proceeds of his book to a royal charity.
So I doubt this stuff would be a big issue.
You are absolutly right! Me too!
The best of the best. I personally have had Darren entertain our executive at my house and he's one of a kind. Darren, looking forward to tasting some of your cooking very soon once again. Patrick Bet-David
Thank you Patrick for your kind words. Looking forward to cooking for you once this mess is all over.
@@Darren_McGrady I can NOT get enough of your videos and stories! Cook for me!!! Oh wait, I'm in the States and could hardly afford you, but I do have all of your cookbooks and doing my best to recreate a little bit of England right here in Nebraska. Thank you for keeping me entertained during this very difficult time.
@@arlieldr1 Where did you get the books? I'll buy them now. This chef is amazing. It is like having your uncle cooking for you and telling you secret while he teaches you.
Jam first and then Cream :)
Darren McGrady 👋 I’m a big fan.. so glad you have a channel.. I subscribed so fast... please prepare a venison meal that would be prepared for the family.. that would be interesting if you would share that.. thank you...
He’d be great for a children’s cookery show. Really friendly, informative and he explains what he’s doing in great detail.
Plus in his later videos he allows for the audience to make it their own!
I really love this man's zest for life and food. It's a joy to learn cooking from this gentleman :)
Are you jam first or cream first on your scones ?
I’m not sure what cream is
Jam first for me
Cream and then jam!!!
Darren McGrady oh butter or cream!
American here, so we do butter than jam. Clotted cream isn't heard of by many on this side of the pond.
Love this guy. Such an extraordinary life, yet so very modest. Plus, I learn so much from his cooking demonstrations and little peeps from behind the Royal curtains. :-)
After seeing this, I will be getting your cookbook. Thank you for the scone lesson.
Hope you like it!
These are absolutely fantastic. Fluffy, buttery and pillowy with a the slightest crispy crust that gives as soon as you bite into it. Sweetness level is spot-on. Made them in 35min. So fast and delicious!
I love Scones, my MUM used to make them every weekend.. and HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN was RIGHT...
ALWAYS JAM FIRST THEN CREAM 😋😋 my mum's FAVORITE was with DATES...❤
Thank you so much for the work you put into your videos. I live on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. I made your scones for my husband and stepson, both of whom are from Dundee, Scotland. My husband told me that your recipe tastes “just like home”. I think that is the best compliment I could receive, and I hope you also consider it a compliment to you! I am grateful for your generosity in sharing your recipes. I’m also grateful that I can rely on your tried and true recipes for bringing my dear husband a taste of his home. Thank you a thousand times over!
I'm from Puget sound area too! I'm always so homesick.
I love the fact that you get to learn history while learning how to cook. This brings a whole new dimension to cooking shows. Great job!
I think you are a true gem! Your recipes are divine, your stories delightful and your laughter is contagious! Please never stop what your doing 😊
You are such a lovely man. They were Lucky to have you. Your stories of the family are very respectful and fun to listen to. Good luck with your channel!
I bet he must be a younger descendant of Mrs. Crocombe. He got so much witty wisdom!!
His voice is just so soothing and the recipes are super easy to follow...so glad you have your own channel Darren! Looking forward to more awesome content!
Like most other comments have already stated, I'm so happy you have a channel on your own. Your passion for cooking and respect for The Royal Family are undeniably unrivalled :)
He's 'dishing' on HMTQ and disregarding his NDA. I wouldn't trust him to pour me cornflakes.
You are just jealous. He is not disrepecting our Late Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. He is letting the World Know What the Queen Liked About Food. Like Her Majestys Jam Pennies. Much Appreciated. Love from Scotland.xx
He's so delightful when he cooks! I love his enthusiasm and passion :)
Thank you for sharing your experiences and story. I subscribed! I’m excited to make these for my wife. We may never get to England, but we can now taste Britain 🇬🇧…
After watching this, I had to walk into a cafe and get myself my first ever scones with strawberry jam and cream. Omg 😱 it’s so good.
You are so sincere and can feel your passion for food. I can make the scones with my kids during quarantine. Thanks so much for posting this!
Those scones are so tasty great to see a chef like him showing his talent after all those years in cooking .true chef. Thank u for passing ur knowledge .from a chef
"We will start with flowa, sugua, baking powda, and butta"
Love your accent, and love your channel ☺️
Ahhh, British people... *contented sigh* :)
👁️👄👁️🇬🇧✊. 😂🤣😂
We must sound so uncivilized to them 🤣
I had scones every Friday growing up but these are by far the tastiest scones I've ever tried. Such a gorgeous flavour and never dry. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Darren, I like them very much. I am sure it was a great experience for you to cook for the Queen et al. The Queen is wonderful, devoted to Great Britain; I admire her a lot. However, I just made the scones today using your recipe. They came out great. Thank you! Gabriella
I just discovered you and your channel today. I have started a bit of a binge watch of your lovely recipes. Oh, and I am definitely a cream first kind of person. It is easier to spread and then dollop on the jam.
My thoughts exactly!!! The jam stays on better!!!
I like how clear and simple (steps) to bake these lovely scones, as compared to other recipes I have. It was a huge success when I baked yesterday! Within minutes, all 16 of them wipe out! I m gg to bake another tray today😉✌
What is the amount of each ingredient for the recipe?
I made them this afternoon. They are very nice. I tried to fit my family members’ expectations so I keep some original and then put some raisins or cheese with chilli into some scones. They are delicious. Thank you for your recipe.
Omg I need these in my mouth now 🥲 im crying at how scrumptious they look.
I appreciate and love that even though your food is meant for royal pallets; It’s still absolutely relatable, unpretentious, and made with the purest intent to please.
Looking good. Jam first .always in Shropshire .
Thank you, thank you, thank you. A plain scone recipe I've been wanting for, for a long time, with real time method - and fit for a queen!
I cannot wait to make these! It also must be said, Darren is so likable, charismatic, and a great teacher! 🤗
I was thinking of making lemonade scones the other day, so watching this has made we want to start baking again.. Jam first, definitely
These scones are absolutely marvellous! Thanks Darren 😊
I love scones 😊 so quick and easy to make.
His personality is so sweet. I'm in love with him 😀😊❤❤
Can't wait for more delicious recipes👏
I just made these scones and they were AMAZING. I think the best that I have ever had and the recipe was super easy to follow. I now have found my full proof scone recipe. Thank you for that!!! I definitely do cream first though.
What recipe?? He did not give measured amounts unless I missed it ?
@@boopadoop60 look in the description beneath the video for the full recipe
I am an Australian but my grandparents were British. My Dad (whose parents were British) always put butter, jam and cream whereas my Aussie Mum was taught jam and cream. To this day I still eat scones with butter, jam and cream. Love your videos. Thank you so much.
I'm a Cornish chef, it's jam then clotted cream 👍
@@kernow_yid9156 Or in Devon its jam first.. They are eaten so quickly I think it doesn't matter! lol.
@emmsue1053 it does matter ask any Cornish person
I made the scones and they turned out beautifully. Thanks so much for the recipe Darren!
You sound so loving when you share your experience, makes it a treat to watch you 😍
Darren. I saw the videos you did on the other foodie channel and I was obsessed with you and the stories you had to tell. I am elated that I've just discovered your RUclips channel and can't wait to binge the last 3 weeks worth of your content!!
Wow, thank you! Hope you enjoy these Adam
You’re such a funny, cute, adorable little peach! I fricken love you already!
I'm in New Zealand, if we were putting cream on, it always went on TOP of the jam, but it tended to be lightly whipped cream as opposed to clotted;.
You’re so genuine and your stories have so much life. You’ve got a new fan here!
I am so looking forward to making these for my birthday cream tea party. I've watched about 10 videos on this and yours looks the best, uncomplicated, regular ingredients. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have always been too intimidated to try making scones, but it looks so easy when you do it, I just may give it a go, maybe with my granddaughter. We will have butter, cream and jam on them.🥰🥰
My mother was from London, England and my father was from N.Ireland and they moved to Canada. We had our tea biscuits/ scones with jam first and cream on top. Mom used unsalted butter so salt was added to the recipe.
I love scones! They are my favorite pastry. My favorite is the blue berry scone I get them from Starbucks. Now, with your recipe I CAN BAKE MY OWN BLUE BERRY SCONES! Oh my, I am thrilled! I will try it this week. Xoxo. ❤
What a humble and pleasant person you are..! I do really enjoy watching your videos.Thank you.!!!!
I appreciate that! thank you
I made these for an afternoon tea I hosted and they were a hit! They are so light, fluffy, and delicious. Thank you ❤
I just subscribed after watching the videos you did for delish and your to videos here. I love your passion for food and the stories you tell during cooking. I'm sorry but I laughed pretty hard when you said you ran away from the queens corgies. I cannot wait to see new videos. Also confession I have never had a scone before...Now I will wait for the comments about that lol.
Awesome! Thank you!
Well, I was actually enraged. Your Majesty! Train those dogs to respect your awesome chef.
so happy you liked our series :)
Love your expertise in cooking. Please, your version of a stuffing for a large bird. A bread stuffing of sorts, please. Thank you.R. Miller
@Cats Eye even with jam and cream on them? I don’t do clotted cream, just a nice airy whipped cream!
I just did this today. Thank you for this recipe. Couple that with your clotted cream recipe and a nice strawberry jam and I was in heaven. Best damn tea snack I've ever had.
What is the amount of each ingredient for the recipe?
Just found your channel! Wow those look amazing! I live in New Hampshire USA and I have seen clotted cream in the stores here. Never really knew what I would use it for. Now I have a reason to buy it, yay! I hope it would also go well with orange marmalade. That’s my favorite! Thank you for the recipe. It’s quite close to my biscuit recipe.
Thank you dear gentleman for demonstrating your recipe for scones... I look forward to go into my kitchen later today and prepare these delicious scones! Some clotted cream and strawberry jam will complete this delight!📍
I could listen to this man for hours!!! Amazing stories with a terrific storyteller!
Thanks for watching, please share with your friends :)
These videos are my favorite way to pass quarantine!
I’d love to see her whole tea service!!! 😍😍😍 sandwiches and sweets! What would her tea be?! Super fun! Thank you!!
I’ve always been “cream first”, but now that I know Her Majesty does it the other way around I shall amend my scone garnishing protocol. BTW, I’d love to see how you make kedgeree
Don't! The Queen's got it wrong!!!
@@davidtaylor2054 No, no! She's right! She's the Queen!!
@@james-p She's currently Olivia Colman.
Really loving the videos Darren it’s great to hear about the royal families likes and dislikes as well as actually teaching us some of your recipes.... keep them coming 👍
What a coincidence finding this channel on Prince Philip's funeral day while looking up scone recipes... You now have a new subscriber Sir as I enjoy the way you teach all the while adding anecdotes of your years as a royal chef.
Darren, thank you for your interesting and enjoyable videos. Your enthusiasm is wonderful to watch, and the stories of life working for the Queen is educational. As for recipes, would you please share some of the old recipes that have been served for decades? There must be traditional recipes that the Royal Family eats. I will make scones tomorrow. Jam first, then four times as much cream! .Cheers.
Were is the recipe of the scones?
Cream first! Thank you for showing us how to make scones. I live in Mexico City and it's quite difficult to get someone who knows how to make these British meals like you!
I learned in middle school to put whatever that will work as a moisture barrier first. Butter, cream, mayo, peanut butter, Nutella, cream cheese and so on. The more wet layer goes after. I’ve been doing it like that ever since.
Such a nice and humble person you are sir! I really enjoy watching your videos😁.
Absolutely lovely! Made these for my family today along with my first ever homemade clotted cream. Simply divine. I appreciate your passion and energy for sharing your joy of cooking and look forward to more from your channel! Hoping to be over to the UK in 24 - perhaps we will see you and your food truck.
Recipe?!
I've had scones a few times when visiting the UK and they are have been DELICIOUS. Now I can make some at home too, yay!
One request: Could you note the temperature units (Fahrenheit) in your recipes? A few metric people might burnt their scones after setting the over to 350 degrees Celsius 😉
@Siva sankar he's currently based in America and I suppose the youtube channel is too
Even American Cooks has started to note both Celsius and Fahrenheit temps in their recipes. This guy is British, that he only told the Fahrenheit temp made my respect for him plummet more than one degree. I do not care where he currently live. He is so British to listen to and watch it almost hurts, and he makes his money on the fact he used to be cooking for the British Royal familie.
350/2 = 175
he’s so adorable!!! never fails to bring a smile to my depressed self
I love your youtube channel and the videos you did with Delish! You clearly have a passion for it and a knack for storytelling!
I would love to see a video or suggestion about your favorite rustic dish. Do you have any in mind? Amidst the quarantine, I'm turning to cooking as a hobby!
Glad you enjoy it! And thank you
so happy you liked our series :)
Thank you for having a channel and sharing with us🙏
Chef Darren thank you so much for this recipe. We need to know your secrets to make the clotted cream, too! Cheers from Italy
You can actually find this food referrence in "The Crown." The scene when the Queen had the meeting with Mrs. Kennedy at the Windsor Palace.
Can't believe they had her cut a scone with a knife, NO! You're supposed to break it open like chef did here. What a major faux pas 🤦♀️
The British version of milk or cereal first “jam or cream first”
Cereal... How else would you know the correct amount of milk.
How is that even a debate-worthy it's cereal first.
only a psychopath would pour the milk first
It's actually brush your teeth first or go to sleep first! 😂🇬🇧
I mean we eat cereal too lol
I work at a tearoom here in the US and I love comparing our scone recipe to others. Most American scone recipes are frustratingly involved and p different from ours. This recipe is so similar to the one we use at work! Getting to eat "authentic" English scones when I toured there was so cool for me, though the fact that so many had black pepper on them was gross. Can't believe the Queen is a jam first person, what is she thinking? You have to put the cream on first or else it just slides around on the jam and doesn't stick
Noooooo.... JAM FIRST :)
@@Darren_McGrady LOl well done for upsetting half of Devon.
Cream first, clearly. It takes the place of butter.
btw, I live in the UK and haven't yet come across scones with black pepper on: that does NOT sound good.
@@simonhedges5134 I'm surprised you haven't come across them yet! They were everywhere when I was visiting, I couldn't avoid it. I get the idea behind it, I'm all for a good savory scone, but it was on top like you would see castor sugar on a scone in the states so you got smacked by the black pepper and it was just *blech*
Yeah, Americans make huge, cakelike triangular scones with drizzles of icing on them, presumably to differentiate them from Southern "biscuits."
And definitely cream first. It sticks to the scone better, and you can push a divot into it with the back of your spoon to hold even more jam.
I tried your Lemon Drizzle Cake and I found out yours is the best!!! Easy to prepare and sinfully good! I made it my favorite Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe. Thank you!!🤗❤️Btw, love your pet" Winston".
from portugal:
Congratulations on your channel.
I tried the scones... they were the best we've ever tasted.
the recipe with the help of the video worked perfectly.
it was also nice to have a bit of history.
Jam first, then cream. It’s easier to put cream on top of jam than vice versa.
@I M I actually find the consistency of cream heavier than jam. Most scone makers agree that it’s a matter of personal taste. The jam on cream seems to be more of a British thing, here in Australia it’s more cream on jam.
Yeah! So glad to see you have RUclipsd yourself. I was wishing you would.
More to come!
Sentiments shared! Well done Chef and best wishes from Kenya. Have been a fan. Thank you for explaining origin of St. George, that was the name of my primary school!
Wanini Gichuki need to know measurements used!
Darren McGrady beautiful demonstration, but I need the measurements of the ingredients pls.
@@dorismamo8634 Look in the description.
This tells my why my biscuits are always hard. I am kneading them to much. Thank you Chef.
You are so welcome
Thank you, Darrin.
We are doing an English Tea at our church in a few weeks. We will be using your recipes.
I am originally from the UK and we are your neighbors in Grand Prairie.
Love your channel. Also we can't wait for the Winston Fish 'n Chip food truck! ❤
Wow. I just found this channel, so many wonderful recipies. Definately jam first. 😍👍😃
Yay! I’m so glad you got your own channel! I can’t wait to see more
More to come!
Congratulations Darren on the new channel. Just want to say you have a great way about you that suits tv so well. I’m now a regular maker of Salmon Coulibiac now thanks to you too. Can’t wait for new videos. I was going to ask whether you would be able to do any dishes involving game like Rabbit or Venison? Cheers, Laurie
Love it
Mr. McGrady,
I enjoy all your videos, especially lovely the jokes 😊
Whenever I make scones I always add raisins or dried cranberries. I love to have it with butter and jam and sometimes butter and cheese but never with cream; when next I make scones I shall try that! I usually cut open a scone, butter one half and then spread the jam on the other half. Scones are delicious and I love them with a hot cup of tea!
Thank you Sir and God bless 🙏🌹
I made these today. They were delicious. So tender.
Thank you.
Just one suggestion - cut down the background tune. We come to listen to your richness and the tune doesn't help in anyway.
I agree. ALL background music is annoying, distracting, and muffles the vocal content. If I wanted a music video, I'd go find a good one.
I just turn the volume down.
Unfortunately Darren ... you arnt giving us the “QUANTITIES”.. which makes the WORLD of difference ..
I like the music.
I like my biscuits with honey-butter.
(Note: The only real difference between American Southern Biscuits and British Scones are buttermilk instead of milk, no egg, and way less sugar)
Scones don't even usually have egg, usually it's just a brush of milk over the top.
I think some American biscuits are done to be flaky through rough lamination by treating the butter a bit differently the hydration level is slightly different too, and like you said, acid with the buttermilk.
But I've seen some things Americans call scones which are these weird things with dried fruit & things mixed through & cut into triangles, look more like rock cakes than scones.
@@InnuendoXP Exactly. Unfortunately I, too, have had those dried fruit things...really horrible. As I recall from my youth, for the layered result or at least for the flakeyness, the butter must be cold, cut into the flower and handled very little. Best to use the biscuit cutter with the dough on a cold surface in the summer. I don't remember sugar. Baking powder, yes; or, buttermilk with a little baking soda instead. These look much better than other "scones" I've had.
@@wholeNwon yeah agreed, I think British scones definitely do have a lot more in common with American biscuits than American scones, like yorkshire puddings to popovers.
Scones r so good they’re like rich and buttery and kind of like cake but the crumb is tighter
We use milk and eggs just no sugar
Darren: “It’s really important not to knead it”
*Proceeds to knead it*
Knead ;)
Darren McGrady That’s how I spelt it🤫😅😳
Anyway, liking the channel👍
@@genecoopey so what did you edit then?
@@BitterBetty76 Sarcasm
I've been a Cornish chef for twenty years....its definatly Jam first. I'll look forward to watching you cook! Nice to meet you 👍
The best scones I ever made are from your recipe Sir. You are absolutely right, I too can eat the whole bunch as they are coming off the oven. Thank you
The pressing question on my mind is, what is the Queen's favorite or preferred tea blend?
It's earl grey.
Chef,may I know 1 stick butter equal how many grams n 1cup flour equal how many grams?I'm scones fan but I haven't find out my favorite recipe yet. Please advise. Thanks you so much
Darren McGrady, thanks for your videos. Keep them coming, love it.
I recently discovered you ...and fall in love. Only got scones from oven and do not have words to tell how delicious they are. My heartly Thank you and blessings.
Welcome!!
Hey there can you please give us the measurements in grams? Where I live we measure things by weight :).
I’m from the USA, what’s clotted cream?
It's sort of like whipped cream but a lot heavier (lighter than cream cheese). So delicious. I'm not from the UK though, only been there twice but I miss clotted cream when I leave!
it is cream slow cooked most of the moisture evaporates leaving only the fat also the sugars in it are slightly caramelised
We call scones "biscuits" here in America while the British call cookies "biscuits". 😆
In Canada they are called both sometimes But there's a difference in how they are cut/shaped when giving them either name..scones are normally cut into the shape of a triangle and tea biscuits are Always round...and yes there's also the difference in sweetness, depending on your own preferences...
It's all good though, and very tasty either way, either name.
It's like that in most commonwealth countries. I'm from New Zealand but live in Australia and its like that in both countries.
@@triciabarr4620 that's the same here in America, scones are completely different than biscuits. I don't know how old this person is, because this individual doesn't seem very experienced when it comes to food but scones and biscuits are absolutely two different things in the states. We do not call biscuits scones, whatsoever. They are two different things, like you said in your comment.
no we don't. We call biscuits biscuits in America, and we call scones scones. Just because you don't know the difference doesn't mean spreading misinformation is necessarily a good thing dear🙏 just a heads up.
@@colleenharrison1638 relax, lady. I was half-joking around. 🙄 So get over yourself.
I tried this today and it turned out amazing!! Highly recommended.. Thank you chef 👍🏻
I tried this recipe and it was super easy and delicious. Absolute perfection.