Easy Plain Scones

Ingredients

• 450 g (4 cups) Self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 tbsp Caster sugar
• 60 g (2.1 oz) Butter, cold, cut into cubes
• 250 ml (1 cup + 1 tbsp) Milk, plus 1 tbsp for brushing

You’ll need: Baking tray, 6cm (2⅜ in) round cutter

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F), or 200°C (400°F) fan. Put a baking tray in the oven to heat.

2. 2

   Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it looks like fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the milk and mix with a butter knife to a soft, slightly sticky dough, adding a splash more milk if it looks dry. Don't overmix.

4. 4

   Turn onto a floured bench and pat out gently to about 3cm (1.2 in) thick. Cut out rounds with a floured 6cm (2⅜ in) cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-pat the scraps once to cut more.

5. 5

   Place the scones close together on the hot tray, brush the tops with the extra milk and bake for 12–14 minutes, until risen and golden.

6. 6

   Cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with jam and whipped cream.