Classic Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease an 8x12 inch rimmed baking pan.
2. 2
   Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Make a well in the center. Add milk and 2/3 cup water. Mix until combined. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth.
3. 3
   Press dough into a 3/4 inch-thick disc. Dip a 2 inch round cutter in flour and cut as many rounds as possible from dough. Arrange scones, side by side, just touching, in prepared pan.
4. 4
   Brush tops with extra milk then bake for 15 mins, or until golden brown. Scones should sound hollow when tapped on bottoms.