The scone's a small British quickbread (or cake if recipe includes sugar) of Scottish origin. Scones are especially popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and Canada, but are eaten in many other countries. They're usually made of wheat, barley or oatmeal, with baking powder as a leavening agent. The scone's a basic component of the cream tea or Devonshire tea. The pronunciation of the word across the United Kingdom varies. According to one academic study, nearly two thirds of the Br… (More on Scones)