Scones
Easy
An essential component of any afternoon tea, our scone recipe is foolproof.
PREP IN
15 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
10
Scones
Easy
PREP IN
15 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
10
Introduction
An essential component of any afternoon tea, our scone recipe is foolproof.
Ingredients
- 500g plain white flour
- 80g butter
- 80g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 250ml milk
- 50g dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 beaten egg and milk for glazing
Method
- 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.
- 2. Lightly grease a baking and line with greaseproof paper.
- 3. Place the flour in bowl rub in the butter with your fingers to create a fine breadcrumb-like mixture. Then add in the sugar and the baking power.
- 4. Make a well in the centre and add in eggs and mix well.
- 5. Add half of the quantity of milk and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 6. Mix into a ball and then, onto a lightly floured surface, tip the dough out. Roll and mix it over a few times. Sprinkle a little flour over each time.
- 7. Then using the top of a glass cut the dough into little shapes.
- 8. Cook in the middle of the oven for 18 minutes.
- 9. Cool and serve with jam and clotted cream.
