Scones

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 220°C. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and the sugar.
• Step 2
  Add the softened butter, in pieces, and rub together, using your fingers, until mixture resembles cornmeal.
• Step 3
  Add the milk and mix with a fork to form a dough.
• Step 4
  On a floured work surface, gently roll the dough into a ball. Be careful not to over-knead it.
• Step 5
  Roll the dough out, using a rolling pin, until it's 2-3 cm thick.
• Step 6
  Cut out discs 5-6 cm in diameter using a glass or cookie cutter.
• Step 7
  Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk (optional).
• Step 8
  Bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
• Step 9
  Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
• Step 10
  Serve warm with butter (or clotted cream) and jam.