Homemade scones

(Makes 8-10 scones)

Ingredients
225g/8oz self-raising flour
1tsp backing powder
Pinch salt
25g/1oz caster sugar
150ml/1/4 pint milk
1 egg ,beaten ,or plain flour ,for brushing or dusting

Preparation method
1. Pre-heat oven to 220C/420F/Gas 7.
2. Sift together the flour, backing powder and salt into a bowl.
Stir in the sugar, add the butter and rub quickly into the flour,
creating a fine breadcrumb consistency.
3. Add the milk, a little at a time, work in to a smooth dough.
4. This is now best left to rest for 5-15 minutes before rolling.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface until 2cm/
3/4in thick. Using a 5cm/2 in pastry cutter, cut the dough,
using one sharp tap and not twisting the dough as you cut.
Twisting the scone mix will result in an uneven rising.
6. Once cut, the scones can be either brushed with the beaten
egg for a shiny glaze, or dusted with the flour for a matt
finish.
7. Place the scones on the grease backing tray and bake in the
pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow
to cool slightly, and serve while warm.

Posted by Katherine