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SCONES

375g Self-Raising Flour
1 tablespoon Caster Sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
30g Butter
180ml Milk
about 125ml Water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Egg for glazing(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

1. Sift flour, sugar and salt into large mixing bowl, rub in butter with fingertips.

2. Use a knife to stir in mild and enough water to mix to a sticky dough.

3. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead quickly and lightly until smooth.

4. Roll dough into 2 cm thickness evenly, cut with a 5 cm round cutter.

5. Place on a greased tray, brush with a little egg for glazing.

6. Bake in oven (180C) about 15 minutes.

 

SIMPLE VARIATIONS

Currants : 1/2 cup dried currants added to flour mixture.