About the bake
How do you make scones from scratch? 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.
We have a super handy video about how to rub butter into flour which will walk you through this process step by step. A basic scone mix is so versatile and easy - one bowl, no cutters or rolling, just bake and share.
Once you have mastered how to make scones, pair yours with delicious strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Method
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan, gas mark 6). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Step 2:
Rub the butter into the flour, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and salt.
Step 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.
Step 4:
Turn out onto a floured surface and shape into a rough square about 3 - 4 cm thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 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 plain or with jam and cream.
Ingredients
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 200g Self-raising white flour
- 1 tbsp Silver Spoon White caster sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 125ml Milk (whole)
Recipe Reviews
They took longer than the said time to cook.
We are sorry to hear this, sometimes temperatures vary from oven to oven so some bakers may need to bake recipes for slightly longer. A good way to test if your scones are fully baked is to tap them on the bottom and they should sound hollow, they should also be golden in colour on top.
Wow
the scones are delicious
disappointing
great recipe, my scones were beautiful, light with slightly crunchy sides, I added chopped apricots and had to use coconut milk because thats all I had, they didn't rise much but I think I didn't get much air in during the butter rubbed into flour stage, have watched the video for next time! will definitely make again experimenting with sweet & savoury mmmmm
thankyou!
OMG they are amazing. I make them at least 2-3 times a week. I bring some down to my nana as she loves them too. Thanks so much for this recipe I really enjoy making them. I give them 10/10.
Ingredients
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 200g Self-raising white flour
- 1 tbsp Silver Spoon White caster sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 125ml Milk (whole)