Scones

Scones are easy to make and are a tea-time treat

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: authenitic scones, easy scone recipe, scones

Servings: 12 (approximate)

Calories: 250kcal

Preheat oven to 425F/220C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Work in the butter so the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
Beat the eggs in a measuring cup and whisk in enough milk to get 10 oz total. You may not need the entire amount.
Add the milk/egg mixture in small amounts until you get a soft and slightly sticky dough. Any egg/milk mixture can be used to brush the tops of the scones before baking, so reserve it.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Knead a few times then place the dried fruit on top and knead it into the dough.
Pat the dough out to about 3/4-inch/2 cm thickness and cut with a 2-inch/5 cm biscuit cutter. Repeat the patting and cutting until you use up the dough.
Place on prepared sheets and brush with reserved egg/milk mixture. If there was no mixture left over, use a bit of heavy cream.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown and raised nicely.

Weighing is preferable to using cup measures. One pound of self-rising flour is APPROXIMATELY equal to 3 1/2 cups.

Nutrition calculated using a 2-inch tart cutter.