Basic scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200C.
2. 2
   Lightly dust a flat baking tray with plain flour.
3. 3
   Sift self-raising flour into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5. 5
   Make a well in the centre.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup of milk.
7. 7
   Mix with a flat-bladed knife until mixture forms a soft dough, adding more milk if required.
8. 8
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   Knead gently until smooth (don't knead dough too much or scones will be tough).
10. 10
    Pat dough into a 2cm-thick round.
11. 11
    Using a 5cm (diameter) round cutter, cut out 12 rounds.
12. 12
    Press dough together and cut out remaining 4 rounds.
13. 13
    Place scones onto prepared baking tray, 1cm apart.
14. 14
    Sprinkle tops with a little plain flour.
15. 15
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and well risen.
16. 16
    Transfer to a wire rack.
17. 17
    Serve warm with jam and cream.