Best scones in the world!

Scones

Ingredients

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• 350g self raising flour, plus more for dusting
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 85g butter, cut into cubes
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 175ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• squeeze lemon juice
• beaten egg, to glaze

Method

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• Heat oven to 220C-Fan 200C
• Tip the self raising flour into a large bowl with the salt and add the baking powder, then mix.
• Add the butter cubes, then rub in with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs then stir in the caster sugar.
• Put the milk into a jug and heat in the microwave for about 30 secs until warm, but not hot.
• Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and a squeeze of lemon juice, then set aside for a moment.
• Put a baking sheet in the oven.
• Make a well in the dry mix, then add the liquid and combine it with a knife.
• Scatter some flour onto the counter and tip the dough out. Knead the dough and your hands with a little more flour, then fold the dough over 2-3 times until it’s a little smoother. Pat into a circle about 4cm deep.
• Take a 5cm cutter and dip it into some flour. Plunge into the dough, then repeat until you have four scones.
• Press what’s left of the dough back into a round to cut out as much scones as you can.
• Wipe flour onto the bottom of the scones to avoid sticking and then carefully place onto the hot baking tray and brush with the egg.
• Bake for about 10-12 mins until risen and golden on the top.

The scones are really tasty when they are still warm with butter and jam!

bon appetit