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Scone
  • 1. What were scones piled up with to form wedding cakes during the Middle Ages?
A) Biscuits
B) Bannocks
C) Currants
D) Kebbucks
  • 2. In what year does the earliest written record of the word 'scone' appear?
A) 1932
B) 1480
C) 1843
D) 1669
  • 3. Who was the baker mentioned in the first written recording of the word 'scone'?
A) Anna, Duchess of Bedford
B) Mrs Fellard
C) Frank Mathewe
D) Robert the Bruce
  • 4. Why was the figure of Jesus stamped onto baked goods in the 15th century?
A) To identify the baker's name
B) To signify a religious holiday
C) To show the use of the highest grade flour
D) To mark them as royal property
  • 5. Where can the earliest recorded recipe for a scone be found?
A) A History of Scotland
B) The Cornishman
C) The National Trust archives
D) The Wellcome Collection
  • 6. In what year was the earliest written scone recipe recorded?
A) 1480
B) 1932
C) 1669
D) 1843
  • 7. Which ingredient was included in 'Mrs Fellard's scone cake' recipe?
A) Butter
B) Ale yeast
C) Baking soda
D) Baking powder
  • 8. What ingredient was suggested for the savoury version of Mrs Fellard's scone?
A) Bacon
B) Currants
C) Barley
D) Cheese
  • 9. What grain were the scones of the poorer classes in the 17th century primarily made of?
A) Oats
B) Rye
C) Bere or barley
D) Wheat
  • 10. When did the sweetened scone known today first appear?
A) 2005
B) 1932
C) 1669
D) 1843
  • 11. What invention allowed for the development of the modern sweetened scone?
A) The griddle
B) Refined sugar production
C) Baking powder
D) Commercial ovens
  • 12. Which publication first referenced the scone as part of a cream tea?
A) A History of Scotland
B) The Cornishman
C) The Wellcome Collection
D) The British Baker
  • 13. In what year was the scone's role in a cream tea first documented?
A) 1843
B) 2005
C) 1932
D) 1923
  • 14. Who is reported to have adopted the scone before the Cornish people?
A) The Scottish
B) The French
C) The Londoners
D) Devonians
  • 15. What was the estimated value of the UK scone market in 2005?
A) £64m
B) £50m
C) £90m
D) £46m
  • 16. Why are some commercial scones hexagonal in shape?
A) For space efficiency when tessellated
B) To save on flour usage
C) To distinguish them from home-made scones
D) To make them easier to bake
  • 17. What is the primary reason home-baked scones often rely on family recipes?
A) They avoid baking powder
B) They are healthier than store-bought
C) They are cheaper to make
D) They are tied to heritage baking
  • 18. How many National Trust locations did the woman in 2023 visit to sample a scone?
A) 400
B) 100
C) 244
D) 500
  • 19. Who is credited with popularizing the tradition of eating scones with afternoon tea?
A) James VI
B) Anna, Duchess of Bedford
C) Mrs Fellard
D) Frank Mathewe
  • 20. In what century did scones become a staple of afternoon tea?
A) Early 19th century
B) 15th century
C) 20th century
D) 17th century
  • 21. Which regions consider the scone a popular traditional baked good?
A) United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
B) France, Germany and Italy
C) Japan, China and South Korea
D) United States and Mexico
  • 22. Which events feature the sweetened scone as a basic component?
A) Dinner parties and galas
B) Breakfast buffets and brunch
C) Cream tea and afternoon tea
D) Midnight snacks and picnics
  • 23. What event chose the scone as Ireland's representative in 2006?
A) The World Food Summit
B) The European Culinary Fair
C) Café Europe
D) The International Scone Festival
  • 24. Where is the pronunciation rhyming with 'tone' strongest?
A) Southern England and East Anglia
B) English Midlands and Ireland
C) Northern England and Scotland
D) The Home Counties
  • 25. Where is the pronunciation rhyming with 'gone' strongest?
A) Cornwall and Essex
B) Northern England and Scotland
C) English Midlands
D) Ireland and the United States
  • 26. What is the most widely accepted origin of the word 'scone'?
A) Scottish Gaelic term sgonn
B) Latin word sconnum
C) Middle Low German schöne
D) Middle Dutch schoonbrood
  • 27. What is the ancient capital of Scotland where monarchs were crowned?
A) Edinburgh
B) Glasgow
C) Scone
D) Aberdeen
  • 28. What is a griddle called in the Scots language and Northumbrian dialect?
A) A girdle
B) A rack
C) A plate
D) A pan
  • 29. How does the Oxford Companion to Food classify the scone?
A) As a cake
B) As a pastry
C) As a biscuit
D) As a bread
  • 30. How does scone dough differ from bread dough?
A) It is made with yeast
B) It is kneaded vigorously
C) It is lightly worked, not kneaded
D) It is fermented for days
  • 31. How does the Food Standards Australia New Zealand agency classify scones?
A) In their own category Scones and Rock Cakes
B) As a pastry item
C) As a type of cake
D) As a type of bread
  • 32. What is a common ingredient added to scone dough by Mary Berry?
A) Mashed pumpkin
B) Yeast
C) Sour milk
D) An egg
  • 33. What are soda scones also known as?
A) Soda farls
B) Tattie scones
C) Puftaloons
D) Tea buns
  • 34. What is the primary ingredient that makes a 'soor dook' scone unique?
A) Sour milk
B) Clear lemonade
C) Potato flour
D) Mashed pumpkin
  • 35. How are potato scones typically served in a full Scottish breakfast?
A) Steamed
B) Fried
C) Boiled
D) Baked in an oven
  • 36. What is another name for a Griddle scone in Northumbrian English?
A) Tea bun
B) Pogácsa
C) Soda farl
D) Singin' Hinnie
  • 37. Which of these ingredients is typically found in a fruit scone?
A) Salted pork
B) Glacé cherries
C) Mashed pumpkin
D) Dill
  • 38. Which condiment is explicitly mentioned as a topping for scones?
A) Gravy
B) Mustard
C) Jam
D) Vinegar
  • 39. What vegetable is added to dough to make Australian pumpkin scones?
A) Mashed cooked pumpkin
B) Crowberries
C) Potato
D) Dried dates
  • 40. What are deep-fried scones called in Australia?
A) Puftaloons
B) Pogácsa
C) Tea buns
D) Soda farls
  • 41. Which ingredient is often used in Newfoundland tea buns but not standard British scones?
A) Currants
B) Evaporated milk
C) Butter
D) Glacé cherries
  • 42. Which New Zealand cookbook features scones as one of its most popular recipes?
A) The New Zealand Baker
B) Pacific Culinary Traditions
C) Edmonds Cookery Book
D) Kiwi Kitchen Classics
  • 43. How are cheese scones typically served in New Zealand cafes?
A) With clotted cream
B) Toasted with butter
C) Plain with coffee
D) Cold with jam
  • 44. In South Africa, what is a popular accompaniment to scones besides cream and jam?
A) Grated cheddar cheese
B) Icing
C) Chocolate chips
D) Maple syrup
  • 45. Which group of immigrants introduced scones to Patagonia?
A) German
B) Italian
C) Spanish
D) Welsh
  • 46. What is the name of the Argentinian afternoon tea that includes scones?
A) Merienda
B) Mateada
C) Siesta
D) Asado
  • 47. How do American scones compare to British scones in texture?
A) Crispier
B) Fluffier
C) Denser
D) Lighter
  • 48. What shape are American scones usually?
A) Triangular
B) Circular
C) Oval
D) Square
  • 49. What historical influence led to the popularity of scones in Zimbabwe?
A) European trade routes
B) American tourism
C) African culinary exchange
D) British colonial rule
  • 50. Which of these ingredients is commonly added to the basic Edmonds scone recipe?
A) Maple syrup
B) Chocolate chips
C) Pumpkin
D) Dates
  • 51. Which drink is mentioned as a common accompaniment to scones in South America?
A) Wine
B) Mate
C) Juice
D) Milkshake
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