Easy Scone Recipe
Scones are a British classic afternoon treat. This easy scone recipe is simple to make and tastes delicious with a little jam and cream. Or is it cream and jam?!
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g self raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 25 g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 50 g butter
- 150 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas mark 7.
- Line a baking sheet with grease proof paper.
- Sift flour, baking powder & salt into a mixing bowl.
- Add butter and rub in until it resemble breadcrumbs.
- Stir in sugar and add the milk until a soft dough forms (do not over mix). If too dry add extra milk. If it is too sticky, add extra flour.
- Lightly flour a work surface and knead the dough lightly.
- Roll it out to 2cm thick. Cut into 5cm rounds.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with milk or a little beaten egg.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned and risen.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
Serve with: jam and cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.4mg
