Homemade Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 220°C.
2. 2
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the sugar, add the slightly softened butter and rub into the flour until resembling bread crumbs.
4. 4
   Add nearly all the milk and water mix, a little at a time, working to a smooth dough. Reserve the remaining milk.
5. 5
   Roll on a lightly floured work surface until 2cm thick.
6. 6
   Using a 5 cm pastry cutter, cut the dough, using one sharp tap and not twisting the dough as you cut.
7. 7
   Brush the tops with the remaining milk mixture.
8. 8
   Place the scones on a greased baking tray and bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.