Scones.

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200?C.

2. 2

   Lightly dust a flat oven/baking tray with plain flour.

3. 3

   Thoroughly sift self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Make a well in the centre of mixture.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup of milk, mix with a blunt/butter knife until mixture forms a soft dough.

7. 7

   Add more milk if required.

8. 8

   Turn onto a lightly floured surface (kitchen bench), knead gently until smooth.

9. 9

   Do not over knead the mixture!

10. 10

    Pack dough into a 2cm thick round baking tin.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Press remaining dough together and cut out remaining 4 rounds.

13. 13

    Place scones onto prepared baking tray, placing each 1cm apart.

14. 14

    Sprinkle tops of scones with plain flour.

15. 15

    Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and well risen.

16. 16

    Transfer to a wire rack.

17. 17

    Serve warm with whipped cream and jam of choice (strawberry).

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