Plain Scones!
These delightful scones are the perfect treat for any time of day. The combination of tender crumb with a golden crust makes them a delight to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The simple and quick preparation process will have these scones ready to enjoy in no time.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Scones
- 225g / 9oz plain flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 50g / 2oz butter
- 25g / 1oz caster sugar
- 150ml milk
- 1 medium egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C / gas 8 and lightly grease a baking tray.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the sugar. Add all the milk and mix lightly into a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead briefly. Do not overwork the dough or your scones will be tough!
- Roll the dough out to 1.25cm / 1/2 in thickness and cut out rounds.
- Place on the greased baking tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack!
Yield
Serves 5
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