Basic Scones

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ cup milk + extra milk for glazing

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (225°C).
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
3. Rub in the butter.
4. Add the sugar.
5. Add the milk and mix with a knife until obtaining a soft, not sticky, dough.
6. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured board and knead it quickly until it is smooth.
7. Roll out the dough to about ½ inch (12 mm) thickness.
8. Cut 16 rounds with a 2-inch fluted cookie cutter and transfer them to a buttered cookie sheet.
9. Brush the tops with milk.
10. Bake towards the top of the hot oven for 8–10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown.
11. Cool on a wire rack.
12. Serve tea scones with butter, whipped cream, and jam.