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Basic Scone

Easy Scone Recipe

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

The key to a light scone is a light touch. To rub in, lift the mixture to get some air into it, and as soon as it is of the right consistency, stop. This basic scone mix is versatile and easy - one bowl, no cutters or rolling, just bake and share!

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Baking Time 15 minutes
Portions 9
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 4 stars
 

Easy Scone Recipe Ingredients

50 grams Butter unsalted
200 grams Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
1 tbsp Caster Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown) Caster Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown)
Salt pinch
125 ml Milk Milk
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This recipe uses

  • Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
  • Caster Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown)
  • Milk

How to make Easy Scone Recipe

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  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, 200°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Rub the butter into the flour, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and salt. method tip
  3. Make a well in the centre of the mix and stir in the milk. Stir until the mixture is even and the dough comes together. method tip
  4. Turn out onto a floured surface and shape into a rough square about 3 - 4 cm thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush all over with milk and score into 9 rough squares. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.
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Reviews

Read all reviews (3) | Average rating: 4 stars

"This was really delicious - light and fluffy yum! "

30-09-2010 | Author: Spinnaker | 2 stars

"Very easy to make! Very useful tips! The scones turned out to be VERY light and delicious! Thank you."

27-04-2011 | Author: princess4java | 5 stars

"This makes really nice scones, really light. Very quick and easy to make too. "

12-05-2013 | Author: Tealight | 5 stars

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