Sugared Scones
These delightful butter scones are a treat for any occasion. With a light and fluffy texture and a sweet hint of sugar on top, they make the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or a cozy brunch. The aroma of freshly baked scones filling your kitchen is sure to bring a smile to your face. Enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade scones with this easy-to-follow recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 85g diced butter
- 350g self-raising flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 4 tbsp caster sugar
- 200ml milk , warmed to room temperature, plus a splash extra
- crushed sugar cubes , to decorate
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Whizz butter into flour. Tip into a bowl and stir in salt with bicarbonate of soda and sugar. Using a cutlery knife, quickly stir in milk – don’t over-mix.
- Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and turn over a couple of times to very gently bring together with your hands. Gently pat to about 1in thick, then stamp out rounds with a floured cutter. Pat together trimmings to stamp out more. Brush the tops with a splash more milk, then scatter with crushed sugar cubes. Bake on a baking sheet for 10-12 mins until risen and golden.
Cook Time
12M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
MAKES about 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 283 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 44 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 14 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.1 milligram of sodium
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