Scones

Ingredients

• 400g flour
• 20g baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 100g margarine or butter
• 40g sugar
• 180ml water
• Milk

Method

Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt.
Rub in the butter to make fine breadcrumbs.
Make a well in the centre. Add the sugar and water. Stir with a knife until well incorporated.
Knead lightly on a floured surface and press down to about 1cm thick.
Cut out scones with a scone cutter.
Place on a greased baking tray and milk wash.

Bake at 220ºC for 15 – 20 minutes.

Hint
To ‘milk wash’ is to brush dough with a little milk before baking to give it a golden brown finish.