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READ MORE: We tried supermarket own brand coke and one tasted like Coke Zero Sainsbury's Sultana Scones, Taste the Difference x4 The big question is, which supermarket does the best scone? Does it really make a difference if we buy the 'special' more expensive scones, or is cheap and cheerful the way forward? Baked golden brown, these scones looked great, and they also had a lovely, light texture. I found them tasty on their own with butter, though they would also make a very good base for adding your own toppings. Recommended. Bake the scones for 19 to 20 minutes, or until they're golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow the scones to cool right on the pan. When they're cool, cut each scone in half once again, to make a total of 64 tiny triangles. Don't be too particular here; in fact, if the scones are already a size you like, don't bother to cut them again. But if you decide to cut, don't stress about making them all the same size, or perfect triangles; trust us, no one but you will care once they're glazed and on the table. Highland Gourmet Scones is based just south of Birmingham, Alabama. They’re a family owned and operated bakery, specializing in premium gourmet scones.

The size of these scones was much more like it, and they were plump and round – though I did think they looked a little dull and artificial. Texture-wise, they were dense and doughy, which meant that eating them with butter alone was a bit of a chore – cream and jam are a must. That's not to say that they weren't quite tasty, though, and their sweet, buttery aroma brought a smile to my face. Morrisons Cheese Scones (85p for four) Reviewed by Neil Thrush – Boundless Cooking & Baking Group member

Erika’s

The texture of these square-shaped scones felt a bit dry in the mouth. I couldn’t taste the clotted cream at all, while the strawberry flavouring was a little synthetic. Interesting idea, poorly executed. These were the joint most expensive scones in our test, but they're worth every penny, with a mouthwatering appearance and a deeply satisfying taste and texture. Whether you eat them with butter or with jam and cream – or should that be cream and jam? – you're in for an afternoon treat. In homes and cafés up and down the country, you'll hear folk arguing about whether these baked treats are pronounced scones(as in rhymes with bones) or scones(as in rhymes with cons); whether plain or fruit ones taste nicer (hey, what's wrong with the savoury types?); and whether you should spread jam or cream on first when having scones as part of an afternoon tea. Goldbelly is one of our favorite gourmet food marketplaces to shop. It features an almost overwhelming selection of small businesses that deliver their premium treats nationwide…and scones are abundant. It's slowly but surely getting warmer, which means many of us will be indulging in a good old cream tea, we wanted to find the best scone to accompany the popular sweet treat in terms of taste and value.

In keeping with the spirit of contention, we decided to pose another important question: what are the best scones you can buy right now? To find out, we gathered together various flavours – both sweet and savoury – from some of the UK's top supermarkets. We then asked some of the Boundless team, and members of our Cooking & Baking Group, to put them to the test. There could only be one winner – read on to find out which scones took the crown... Scones aren’t something I buy in regularly, but I do enjoy them, especially with traditional clotted cream, jam and a cup of tea. I have to say, these Sainsbury’s scones tasted delicious. Make the glaze by stirring together the sugar, water, and vanilla. If the sugar seems particularly lumpy, sift it first, for an extra-smooth glaze. Many reviewers comment that they’re the best scones they’ve ever had and that they make an excellent gift idea for friends and family alike.

With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee coming up at the start of June, many of us will be entertaining friends, family and even neighbours to celebrate the benchmarking event. If you need some baking inspiration or help with making some of Britain's classic treats, help is at hand. For a chocaholic, these were very disappointing scones. There was nodiscernable smell, and I expected more flavour – I couldn't taste the chocolate drops at all. To make things worse, the drops started to melt after the scone had been in my hand for a couple of minutes. Never again.