Scones with Jam and Cream

Ingredients

• 350g self-raising flour
• 75g cold butter, cubed
• 40g sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 150ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg, beaten for brushing
• To serve: jam, clotted or whipped cream

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 220C.
2. Rub the butter into the flour, sugar and baking powder until like fine crumbs.
3. Stir in the milk and vanilla to a soft dough — don't overwork.
4. Pat out on a floured surface to about 3cm thick.
5. Cut out rounds with a sharp cutter (don't twist).
6. Brush the tops with egg and bake on a tray for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden.
7. Cool a few minutes before splitting.

Serving suggestions

• Eat warm with jam and cream.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; reheat briefly in the oven to refresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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