English Scones
by Ellie Holland • featured in 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
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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!
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Tips
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chez1256
These scones can b made a day ahead & they r still nice & fresh the next day
2018-06-15T04:56:31Z Helpful (25) -
aquamarine66
This is the best receip ever!
2018-06-25T07:37:33Z Helpful (21) -
helenrosen
add some raisins, cherries or blueberries to the dough to give them that little extra touch 🇬🇧
2018-06-17T09:39:21Z Helpful (20) -
Robyn Henry
I added blueberrys and drizzled lemon icing over them for a new touch, great plain or with blueberries
2018-06-22T00:11:36Z Helpful (15)
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