I was blogging earlier this week about English Afternoon Tea and one of my readers has asked for a quick and easy recipe for Scones. Here it is, Becky - best eaten warm from the oven with dollops of clotted cream and strawberry jam, home-made if you have some.
Make a hole in the centre of the mixture and pour in the milk and mix to a soft spongy dough, adding a little water if it needs it.
Knead the dough lightly on a well-floured surface. Roll out or flatten until it is 1.5 cms thick.
Cut into 6 cms circles using a glass as a guide. Put on a baking tray.
Gather the extra dough into a ball, then flatten and cut out more circles.
Brush the circles of dough (scones) with milk for a glazed finish or rub with flour for a soft crust.
Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the scones have well risen and golden on top.