Former Chef To The Queen Dishes On Royalty And Royal-Tea #jamfirst #creamfirst

Darren McGrady spent eleven years rattling pans in the Buckingham Palace kitchens and four years as Royal Chef to Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry

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The recipe...
English Tea Scones
Makes about 16
3 ¼ cups all purpose flour (450grams)
1 stick soft butter (113grams)
½ cup plus 1 Tbs granulated sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
¾ - 1 ¼ cups of milk
1 cup raisins (if making fruit scones)
1 egg yolk for glazing

1) Set the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder and sugar.
Add and rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2) Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and about ¾ cup
of milk. With a metal spoon bring the mixture together making sure you do not over mix it or you will tighten the dough.
3) If the mixture is a little dry add more of the remaining milk gradually
. (You don’t want the mix too dry, or too set that it sticks to the rolling pin.)
4) Lightly dust the table with flour and roll out the dough to about 1 " thick. Then cut
using a 2" round cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet about 1" apart and brush the tops
with the beaten egg yolk.
5) Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes. When cooked, lift onto a wire rack to cool.

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[iAmMadeOfSoup]

I’m so glad you made your own channel. You deserve your own tv show. Would you ever cook for them again?

[VALUETAINMENT]

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

[ExtraNope]

He’d be great for a children’s cookery show. Really friendly, informative and he explains what he’s doing in great detail.

[wtiffany]

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!

[Darren_McGrady]

Are you jam first or cream first on your scones ?

[vissitorsteve]

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. :-)

[glenysdiane]

After seeing this, I will be getting your cookbook. Thank you for the scone lesson.

[DavCynLondon]

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!

[fleetstreetemo]

I really love this man's zest for life and food. It's a joy to learn cooking from this gentleman :)

[Brandonmuriithi]

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!

[marymccarty]

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!

[mistyhunley]

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 😊

[larissac]

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!!

[micho]

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!

[pointbreak]

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!

[juliennebriones]

He's so delightful when he cooks! I love his enthusiasm and passion :)

[alex]

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 :)

[kathconstance]

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!

[Susyyasmin]

Omg I need these in my mouth now 🥲 im crying at how scrumptious they look.

[dominique]

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