In that case a few small bon bons along with a piece of cake is sufficient. Regular sliced bread is too thick, and alters the taste of the delicate sandwiches by having too much starch. Every slice of bread should be covered with a thin layer of butter to keep fillings from leaking through, and to hold the layers together. They are a light and refreshing addition to a normally rich menu. Always serve jam and clotted cream with the scones.
Some people prefer the alternative of lemon curd to clotted cream.