Easy Scones

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6 Ingredients

Number of servings

9

2 cup self-raising flour, sifted
3/4 cup milk, plus extra to brush
60grams butter, chilled, chopped
1tablespoons caster sugar
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1/2 cup cream

Nutrition per serving

11% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

Learn how to make scones in less than 30 minutes with this easy scone recipe. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea.

Method

Step 1 of 7

Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place oven rack in top half of oven.

Step 2 of 7

Place flour in a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar and pinch of salt, then add butter. Using fingertips, rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3 of 7

Make a well in centre, then pour milk into well. Using a flat-bladed knife, stir until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4 of 7

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until just smooth (don’t over knead).

Step 5 of 7

Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 2cm thick.

Step 6 of 7

Using a 6cm-round cookie cutter, cut out as many scones as you can. Press leftover dough together and repeat rolling and cutting to make 9 scones.

Step 7 of 7

Place scones, just touching, on prepared tray. Brush with milk, then bake for 12 minutes or until golden and hollow when tapped. Serve with jam and cream.