These simple classic scones are golden brown, soft, fluffy, and delicious. Serve them with jam and cream, or try them out with some butter and cheddar! A scone is simply a baked good that is either sweet or savoury, made from flour (wheat or oat), butter, baking powder (or soda), and milk. These tasty delights originated in Cornwall, England. But are enjoyed in my home country of South Africa, are fairly popular here in New Zealand, and Australia.