Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease a baking sheet and preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl.
3. 3
   Grate butter into the flour mixture, mixing through gently; use your fingers to rub together any lumps.
4. 4
   Add the milk and mix together until a sticky dough has formed.
5. 5
   Put the dough mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead with your fingers until smooth.
6. 6
   Press or roll the dough flat (about 2cm thick).
7. 7
   Cut out scone circles with the cutter until no dough remains.
8. 8
   Place all scones on the baking sheet (they should not touch each other) and bake on the center rack for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.