Scones

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
140 ml milk
250 g self raising flour
30 g butter

Method

1. Arrange oven shelf to the high position. Pre-heat oven to 230ºC.
   
   
2. Sift flour and salt. Rub in butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
   
   
3. Stir milk quickly into mixture with a fork. Dough should be light and soft, but not sticky.
   
   
4. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for about 20 seconds until surface is smooth.
   
   
5. Pat or roll to a thickness of 2 cm. Cut with a cookie cutter or inverted glass.
   
   
6. Place scones close together on a floured scone tray. Brush lightly with milk.
   
   
7. Bake in a hot oven 220–250ºC for 12–15 minutes.
   
   

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