Definitions for "SCONES"
An English biscuit made from flour, butter, sugar, milk or cream and baking powder, not much different from the American version. Traditionally, they are made with currants but are now seen with other dried fruits and flavors. They are served at tea time with clotted cream and jam.
Biscuits
The name scone comes from a Scottish cake cooked on a griddle. In the U.S. it has come to mean a biscuit-like quick bread that is often but not always triangular and is baked in the oven. They can be sweet or savory.