Scrumptious Scones

My family love scones. Sometimes we even have a proper afternoon tea using one of the many tea sets we own. Which is odd in itself as only one of us likes tea......................
Well these scones are super simple to make and taste gorgeous just fresh from the oven with jam and butter, cream would be even better but we never have any. They are best eaten the day they're made, but frankly I can't see them lasting any longer than that anyway.


225g/8oz self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
50g/2oz cold butter
25g/1oz caster sugar
125ml (1/4 pint) milk
milk for brushing

Scones:

• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut the butter into cubes then rub it into the flour until it looks like bread crumbs.
• Stir in the sugar, then make a well in the centre and add the milk. Mix to form a soft dough (a butter knife is good for this).
• Roll out on lightly floured surface until between half an inch and an inch thick. Then cut out circles (I used a biscuit cutter). Repeat until the dough runs out.
• Brush the circles with milk and bake for 7-10 mins at 230 degrees, 450 Fahrenheit, gas mark 8. Makes about 10 scones.

I once heard that with scones it's important to get all the measurements exactly right. I think this is probably true, so do your best but don't worry, I'm one of the least accurate measurers. Finally this recipe is dedicated to anyone who enjoys afternoon tea :-)

Yours truly

The Cupcake Fairy x

Scone Ingredients