Morrisons Scones Rank Best in UK Supermarket Test

A food reviewer has ranked scones from five major UK supermarkets after a hands-on taste test conducted ahead of Easter, declaring Morrisons the unexpected top performer despite its higher price and the reviewer's infrequent visits to the store.

The comparison, carried out at local branches of Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, and Marks & Spencer, evaluated flavor, texture, and overall suitability for pairing with tea and toppings like cream and jam. Prices ranged from £1.39 for a four-pack at Lidl to £2.10 for six scones at Morrisons. The tester noted that while cost differences were evident, quality variations proved more pronounced, with texture emerging as a key differentiator.

Tesco's scones, priced at £1.85 for four, placed last due to their extreme crumbliness. Despite a notably sweet and appealing taste, they disintegrated easily when handled or topped, leading to widespread mess during consumption. The reviewer described attempting to eat one as resulting in fragments scattering across clothing and surfaces, making them impractical despite their flavor.

Aldi's offering, at £1.49 for four, ranked fourth. These scones were dense and floury, akin to a bread roll, which felt...