Scones are the easiest baking treat you could possibly enjoy, so why not try this traditional Cornish recipe.
MAKES 12
- 500g plain flour
- 15g baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g diced butter
- 250ml milk
- Sieve the flour into a bowl and add the baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Using just your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until it is no longer visible.
- Add the milk and mix well. Once it starts to come together, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it forms a smooth, soft dough.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 2.5cm thick and cut into rounds with a 5cm cutter. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- For the egg wash, mix ingredients together in a small bowl and brush the tops of the scones twice.
- Bake in the oven for approx. 15 mins. Do not over-bake the scones or they will become dry.
- Serve the scones warm with Cornish clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam.