English Scones
by Ellie Holland • from the video Afternoon Tea Party for 4
Ingredients
for 6 scones
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3 ½ cups self-raising flour (450 g) -
4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes -
2 tablespoons sugar -
2 teaspoons baking powder -
¼ teaspoon salt -
1 ¼ cups milk (250 mL) - 1 egg yolk
To Serve
- jam, as needed
- clotted cream, as needed
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- In a large bowl, rub together the self-raising flour and cubed butter until you form fine crumbs.
- Mix in the sugar, baking powder, and salt, and make a well in the middle.
- Pour in the milk and gently mix together until just combined.
- Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about a minute. Be careful not to over-knead the dough.
- Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut circles into the dough that are about 1-2 inches thick.
- Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and coat the tops of the scones with the egg yolk.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Serve with clotted cream and jam.
- Enjoy!
Tips
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chez1256
These scones can b made a day ahead & they r still nice & fresh the next day
4 months ago Helpful (13) -
aquamarine66
This is the best receip ever!
3 months ago Helpful (12) -
Robyn Henry
I added blueberrys and drizzled lemon icing over them for a new touch, great plain or with blueberries
3 months ago Helpful (10) -
April Mercader
When you don’t have Self-rising flour, you can make it.
4 months ago Helpful (8)
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