scones
[/skoʊnz/ or /skɑːnz/]
nounpl: scones
bolos de chá
1. A small baked cake, typically made with flour, fat, and milk, and often served with butter, jam, and cream, especially at afternoon tea
We enjoyed scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam at the tea party.
Desfrutamos de bolos de chá com creme coalhado e geleia de morango no chá da tarde.
2. A baked good that is slightly sweet or savory, with a crumbly texture, often served warm
The bakery sells fresh scones every morning.
A padaria vende bolos de chá frescos todas as manhãs.
Scones are a quintessentially British food item, central to the tradition of afternoon tea (tea time). While not traditionally Brazilian, they have become increasingly popular in upscale cafés and bakeries in major Brazilian cities. In the United States, scones are commonly enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch item, often with variations including chocolate chips, berries, or savory ingredients like cheese and herbs. The debate over whether jam or cream should be applied first is a cultural point of contention between the British and Americans.
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