*Post a recipe for scones*
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesYield: 6 - 8 scones depending cutterIngredients:
- 225g/2 cups self raising flour
- 55g/ 2 oz cold butter
- 1 level tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 150 ml /¼ pint milk
- 1 egg beaten with a little milk
Preparation:
- Heat the oven to 205°C/400°F/Gas 6
- Grease and flour a heavy baking sheet.
- Sieve the flour into a roomy baking bowl then add the butter, baking powder and salt. Quickly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the center and using a dinner knife, stir in enough milk to make a soft, pliable dough.
- Turn the mixture on to a floured board and knead very lightly until just smooth then lightly roll out to 2 cm / 3/4" thick.
- Cut rounds with a 7.5 cm / 3" cutter or cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
- Place on the baking tray and brush with the beaten egg and milk mixture. Bake near the top of the hot oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.
- Cool on a wire rack before eating.
Serve with butter, or lashings of jam and cream.
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