English Plain Scones

1. 1

   Put the flour and salt in a bowl then rub in the butter.

2. 2

   Add the sugar.

3. 3

   Add the milk and mix to form a dough. You may want to mix with a knife as the dough gets very sticky as you add the milk.

4. 4

   Flour a board ready for the dough. EXTRA TIP: Using rice flour on your board at this stage will make your scones wonderfully crisp on the outside.

5. 5

   Knead the dough lightly on the board.

6. 6

   Roll with floured rolling pin (or press with your hand) the dough to about 2cm thick.

7. 7

   Cut rounds from the dough with a cutter (or use a glass with edges dipped in flour if you don't have a round cutter).

8. 8

   Place the rounds on greaseproof paper lightly dusted with flour on a baking sheet/tray. Or use a greased tray.

9. 9

   Gather up the odd bits of dough and lightly knead them together. Press/roll to 2cm thick again on your floured board, cut rounds and repeat until all the dough is used.

10. 10

    Optional: Brush the tops of the scones with a little bit of milk.

11. 11

    Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes until they have risen and start to become golden. Gas mark 7, 220c.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.