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Baking
Little Ones Approved
Simple Scones
Light, fluffy scones ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect with jam and clotted cream for an afternoon treat.
22 mins
Serves 8
easy
Prep
10 mins
Cook
12 mins
Total
22 mins
Ingredients
For 8 servings
- 350g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 85g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 175ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)
- Jam and clotted cream to serve
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- 3
Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
- 4
Add the milk and vanilla, and mix quickly with a knife until it just comes together. Don't overwork it.
- 5
Tip onto a floured surface and gently pat out to about 3cm thick. Cut out rounds with a cutter.
- 6
Place on the tray, brush the tops with beaten egg.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden.
- 8
Serve warm with jam and clotted cream. Jam first, obviously.
Published 3 February 2025