Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the butter into small pieces.
2. 2
   Mix the milk and egg yolk together and set aside.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl.
4. 4
   Add the butter.
5. 5
   Mix by hand or with a blender until it's crumbly.
6. 6
   Mix in the combined milk and egg in small batches.
7. 7
   When it's no longer floury, lightly knead it together by hand.
8. 8
   Dust on some flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of 1.5 - 2 cm.
9. 9
   Cut out the shapes with a cutter or cup.
10. 10
    Bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 200C, then for 15 minutes at 180C.
11. 11
    Done.