Scones

Best served warm from the oven, with jam and cream.  These are really easy to make and can be on your table, ready to serve, in 20 minutes.  Serve with a nice cup of tea.

Ingredients

• 140 gms self raising flour - if you don't have self raising flour just take normal flour and add in 1 1/4 tsp of baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp castor sugar
• 30 gms butter
• 120 ml milk + 60 ml water
• jam
• cream

Method

1. Sift the flour, castor sugar and salt together.
2. Cut in the butter and mix till the flour resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Make a well in the center and add the liquid mix.
4. With quick movements bring the dry and wet ingredients together, taking care not to overmix.
5. Transfer to a floured surface and knead gently.
6. Pat into a round circle, 2 cm in height, and using a 7 cm round cutter, cut into rounds.
7. Place on a lightly greased tray & brush the tops with milk
8. Bake for 18 - 20 mins in a 190 C preheated oven
9. Serve hot with jam and cream