One of the customs Google at the time of celebration, holiday or to commemorate a historical figure (both from a particular country or from the world), that is change to the original logo in search engines for “doodle”, a picture or illustration referring to a special occasion or day.

The funny thing is, this Saturday Google surprised its users with a warning one British specialties most popular around the world: scones.

Although it is not known exactly when they were created, it is considered that June 10, 1657 started being offered as part of the famous “afternoon tea,” that is to say afternoon tea in Spain.

Scones are a type of mini sweet buns that are eaten at snack time.. “More traditional” scones usually have raisins, though it’s easy to find “regular scones” for their detractors. Usually these sweets are eaten with butter and jam or cream and jam.

Some claim so must be eaten first with jam to let the fruit flavors soak into the bread before mixing it into the cream. This varies depending on the region of Great Britain. In Devon, England, It’s normal for them to be separated while in Cornwall people tend to go for the first option.

That history of scones it dates back centuries, when the act of baking flatbread was commonplace in Celtic and Scottish cultures. The term “scone” has its roots in the Scottish word “scone”, ie means “a piece of bread”.

The first scones, resembling thick round pancakes, they are grilled on hot stones and eaten by the Scots as a staple food.

As centuries passed, scones evolved and adapted to the tastes and baking techniques of the time. According to what is published by the site rubinero, specialized in cakes; during the Middle Ages, scones start preparing with wheat flour, which is a more accessible material. The use of yeast, such as brewer’s yeast, became popular, resulting in lighter, fluffier scones.

At this time, the English royals also adopted the scone, making it a lavish delicacy reserved for special occasions. Served with butter and jam, scones became an indispensable item at royal and aristocratic parties.

In the 19th century scones became an integral part of the famous English traditional tea time. The Duchess of Bedford, Anna, is credited with popularizing this tradition. In the early 19th century, there was very little time between lunch and dinner, and the Duchess was hungry in the late afternoon. To satisfy her appetite, she started ordering portions of tea accompanied by scones, jam and cream, thus creating tea time.

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This new way of enjoying scones spread quickly among British high society and quickly became a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Tea time with scones became a popular custom in aristocratic homes and tea rooms throughout Great Britain.

Over the years, various regions of Great Britain developed their own variety of scones. In England they are usually small and round, while in Scotland they are larger and heavier. Welsh scones are traditionally made with raisins or dried fruit, while in Ireland they are called “bannocks” and may include oats in the preparation.

in the modern era, scones remain popular and adapt to contemporary preferences. New variations have appeared, such as cheese, herb, or citrus scones. Additionally, preparation techniques have been modernized, replacing the original hot stone with a conventional oven.

“scratches are funny, surprising, and sometimes even spontaneous changes made to the Google logo to commemorate the celebrations, anniversaries and lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists”, they explained from the official website Google.

For years, They have published more than 5 thousand doodles for various reasons. To determine when to create a new one, there is a dedicated Google team that meets regularly to swap events and decide which events, personalities, or ephemeris will feature prominently on the search engine’s main page. “The goal of the doodle selection process is to commemorate anniversaries and interesting events that reflect personality Google and his passion for innovation”, they explain on their official website.

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