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Basic Scones
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 810
If I can make one of these then you can, I have only been baking for a short while, and they make for great snacks, theyy can be savoury with cream cheese, or sweet with jam and clotted cream.
Ingredients:
225g self raising flour
1/2tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
25g butter
75ml milk
2 tbsp water
Directions:
1. Sift the flour and the salt into a bowl, then stir in the sugar.
2. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Pour in the liquid and beat until a soft dough is formed.
4. Knead gently for 3 minutes.
5. Pat the dough out until it is about 2cm thick then cut ito 5cm circles with a pastry cutter.
6. Transfer to a well greased baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with a little milk or beaten egg.
7. Put into the oven preheated to very hot (230C/450F or gas mark 8) and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com