British Scones

Our recipe for the classic British Scone. Whether you put your cream or jam on first, these will always be delicious!
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Ingredients

350g self raising flour
¼ tsp salt
1 ¼ tsp baking powder
90g butter, cubed and fridge cold
3 tbsp golden caster sugar
170ml milk plus a little extra for the top

Method

Makes: 8-10

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

To serve: jam and clotted cream

Method:

1
Step 1

Pre heat an oven to 200ºC.

2
Step 2

Place the flour, salt, baking powder and butter into the food processor bowl. Blend until a breadcrumb texture is formed. 

3
Step 3

Then add the sugar and gently pulse until combined.

4
Step 4

Add the milk and again pulse until the dough starts to come together. Remove the mixture from the food processor bowl onto a lightly floured surface.  Gently knead the dough and then roll out to approx. 3 cm thick.

5
Step 5

Using a pastry cutter cut, out rings making sure to tap the cutter sharply through the dough. Re roll any trimmings and cut out with the cutter.

6
Step 6

Place the scones on a lined baking tray and cook in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, leave to cool slightly then serve with jam and clotted cream.