Did they eat scones in Elizabethan times?
No. The origin of scones is still a large mystery but they were not common during the Elizabethan era. They became a tea-time staple during the 1800s when they became more like an American biscuit than a Scottish Bannock (oat cake). A very traditional baked good during that time, which is fairly easy to make, would be Shrewsbury Cakes: http://www.recipezaar.com/265762 Good luck with this! Sounds like fun!!
