BRITISH SCONES

INGREDIENTS

• 225 g self raising flour
• 55 g butter ( cold but not frozen )
• 1 level tsp baking powder
• 150 ml milk
• a little milk to glaze

PREPARATION

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C ( 400°F ), gas mark 6, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

METHOD 1

Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl and add the butter, baking powder and salt.

METHOD 2

Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, working as quickly as possible to prevent the dough becoming warm.

METHOD 3

Make a well in the centre and using a cold dinner knife, stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.

METHOD 4

Turn the mixture onto a floured work surface and very lightly knead until just smooth.

METHOD 5 

Gently roll out dough to 2 cm thick. Cut rounds with a 5.5 cm cutter.

METHOD 6

Place the scone rounds onto the lined baking tray, brush with the beaten egg mixture, and bake near the top of the hot oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.Cool on a wire rack.

 Serve with butter or lashings of jam and cream!