How do u make scones?
Makes 18-20 scones using a 72 cm (3inch) cutter 900g (2lb) plain white flour 170g (6oz) butter 3 free range eggs pinch of salt 55g (2oz) castor sugar 3 heaped teaspoons baking powder 450ml (15floz) approx. milk to mix For glaze: egg wash (see below) granulated sugar for sprinkling on top of the scones First preheat the oven to 250C/475F/gas 9. Sieve all the dry ingredients together in a large wide bowl. Cut the butter into cubes, toss in the flour and rub in the butter. Make a well in the centre. Whisk the eggs with the milk, add to the dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead lightly, just enough to shape into a round. Roll out to about 22cm (1inch) thick and cut or stamp into scones. Put onto a baking sheet – no need to grease. Brush the tops with egg wash and dip each one in granulated sugar. Bake in a hot oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top. Cool on a wire rack. Serve split in half with home made jam and a blob of whipped cream or j
