Plain Scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper if needed.

Step 2

Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda & salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the sugar & enough milk to mix to a soft dough

Step 4

Turn out onto a floured surface, knead lightly & roll out to a 1 1/2cm thickness.

Step 5

Cut into squares or rounds & place on the baking sheet or tray.

Step 6

Brush with the 2 tablespoons of milk to glaze.

Step 7

Bake at 220°C for 10mins & then cool on a wire rack .

Step 8

Serve cut in half, spread with butter & jam and whipped cream for a classic afternoon tea.

Step 9

Variation: add 70g of chopped dates to the mixture before kneading for date scones.