Easy Plain Scones

Ingredients

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

You’ll need: Baking tray, 6cm round cutter

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C 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 1 cup of 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 thick. Cut out rounds with a floured 6cm 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.