RECIPE: SCONES

The perfect companion to a cuppa, picnic, afternoon treat, elevenses… basically any time. Makes a batch of 9 large or 12 small scones, depending on your cutter size.

Little ones will love mixing the ingredients and cutting the rounds, and everyone else can enjoy the jam or cream first debate…

ingredients

450g self raising flour 

200g butter

2tsp baking powder

50g sugar

Pinch of salt 

3 eggs (2 for scone mix, 1 for glaze)

Splash of milk

method

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius 

Place all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl

Cut butter into small cubes and with your fingers mix into the dry ingredients until it resembles breadcrumbs 

Add eggs and a splash of milk and bring the dough together - be careful it doesn't get too wet and avoid overworking

Tip out onto a floured work surface and roll/pat out to roughly 1 inch thick

Use a cutter or a glass to cut out scones

Place onto a parchment lined baking tray

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar if you like

Bake for 12-14 mins or until golden brown and the middle is cooked (if pierced with a knife, it should be clean when removed)

Cool and serve with clotted cream and your favourite jam!