Scones

Step 2

Preheat oven to 230°C (210°C fan-bake).

Step 5

Lightly grease and flour a baking tray or line with baking paper.

Step 8

Sift flour, baking powder (if using plain flour) and salt into a bowl.

Step 11

Rub butter into flour using just your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 14

Add milk all at once, mix in quickly with a round-bladed knife to form a soft dough. Add more milk if necessary.

Step 17

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly by turning and pressing with heel of hand 3 or 4 times.

Step 20

Pat or gently roll out to a 2cm-thick round. Cut into 4-5cm rounds with a floured cutter, re-rolling offcuts.

Step 23

Place on baking tray, brush tops with extra milk.

Step 26

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and well risen.

Step 29

Serve with whipped cream and jam.

Step 31

Tip: If you're using plain flour, add 6 teaspoons of baking powder.