What etymological link is there between a Dutch word for "beautiful" and a certain type of rich and savoury pastry which is often part of afternoon tea?

Zbeckabee

As for the origin of the word “Skone”, some say it comes from the Dutch word schoonbrot, which means beautiful bread, while others argue it comes from Stone of Destiny, where the Kings of Scotland were crowned. According to Webster’s Dictionary, scones originated in Scotland in the early 1500s. Scones became popular and an essential part of the fashionable ritual of taking tea in England when Anna, the Duchess of Bedford (1788 – 1861), one late afternoon, ordered the servants to bring tea and some sweet breads, which included scones. She was so delighted by this, that she ordered it every afternoon and what now has become an English tradition is the “Afternoon Tea Time” (precisely at 4:00 p.m.). They are still served daily with the traditional clotted cream topping in Britain. http://www.ndwheat.com/uploads%5Cresources%5C421%5Cscones.pdf http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/HighTeaHistory.htm Oct 22 09, 6:47 PM

Watchkeeper

The only savoury items served at afternoon tea are the sandwiches. Scones with preserves and cream are sweet, not savoury, and the pastries are likewise sweet e.g. éclairs and tarts. One could hardly countenance such items as sausage rolls, for all love. http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea/teamenu.asp http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=132&Itemid=23 Oct 22 09, 8:35 PM

Zbeckabee

"Savoury" works: SAVOURY - pleasing to the sense of taste mouth-watering, savory appetising, appetizing - appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/savoury Nevertheless, here's a recipe for Savoury Scones: http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/Savoury-Scones-L388.html And another: http://www.cookitsimply.com/recipe-0010-015714r.html And another, from the UK: http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/138002/Savoury-scones Oct 22 09, 9:10 PM