Scones

Ingredients:

  • 125g self-raising flour
  • 25g margarine
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1tsp caster sugar
  • 75 mls milk

Equipment:

Mixing bowl, table knife, flour dredger, scone cutter, baking tray, baking parchment

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 180oC
  • Put the flour and margarine in a bowl
  • Rub in the fat using fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs
  • Stir in 1tsp of caster sugar using the table knife
  • Stir in the milk, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing with a table knife. STOP when them the mixture clumps together – You may not need all the milk!
  • DON’T MAKE THE MIXTURE TOO WET
  • Lightly knead on a floured table and press out until 3cm (two finger widths) deep
  • Cut into rounds (Should make 3 or 4) and place on lined baking tray
  • Brush the top of the scones with beaten egg
  • Put in oven for 10-12 mins or until golden brown and risen