Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Rub with the fingertips lightly. The mixture should resemble course crumbs. You can do this step in a food processor, but put the mixture into a bowl before adding the liquid.
3. 3
   Add your liquid and mix lightly and gently with a butterknife or the fingertips. Don't over mix, this can create heavy scones.
4. 4
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press out gently into an oblong shape, about 20mm thick.
5. 5
   Cut into squares or use a scone cutter.
6. 6
   Pop them onto a baking tray. Brush the tops with a bit of milk and bake at 240C (475F) until done, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   VARIATIONS.
8. 8
   Use 1/2 cup sour cream instead of the butter and the milk or milk and egg.
9. 9
   Cheese scones: Add 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar and omit the sugar.
10. 10
    Fruit scones: Add 1/2 cup raisins to the dough.