Basic scones

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200C.

2. 2

   Lightly dust a flat baking tray with plain flour.

3. 3

   Sift self-raising flour into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Make a well in the centre.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup of milk.

7. 7

   Mix with a flat-bladed knife until mixture forms a soft dough, adding more milk if required.

8. 8

   Turn onto a lightly floured surface.

9. 9

   Knead gently until smooth (don't knead dough too much or scones will be tough).

10. 10

    Pat dough into a 2cm-thick round.

11. 11

    Using a 5cm (diameter) round cutter, cut out 12 rounds.

12. 12

    Press dough together and cut out remaining 4 rounds.

13. 13

    Place scones onto prepared baking tray, 1cm apart.

14. 14

    Sprinkle tops with a little plain flour.

15. 15

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and well risen.

16. 16

    Transfer to a wire rack.

17. 17

    Serve warm with jam and cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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