Aunt Kate’s Kitchen: Two scone recipes from the early 1900s that will taste just as good in 2020

Scones have always been popular but these two easy recipes straight from the original domestic goddess make it easy and simple to whip up the delicious treats in no time at all.

Scones have always been a popular teatime treat and are said to have originated from Scotland, where it is believed they derived from the griddle-pan favourites, bannocks. Despite being popular all over the world, there is nothing like the traditional plain scone, with the equally-common cheese and fruit variations also regularly proving a hit.

As recent reports reveal, the scone is still a classic favourite, having been in the top 20 most-searched