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
Brilliant
This is such a great recipe, I have tried it three times and each time it was a success, amazing. I tried 100g grated cheddar cheese instead of the sugar and another time for a slightly richer scone I used a beaten egg as part of the milk allowance. Nice!
Really easy, love the handshaping instead of rolling it out, maybe a little bland so I will certainly make again trying either cheese or some mixed fruit. A go-to recipe. Thank you.
Have a batch in oven atm
Looking good.
Great and easy recipe please try it out and gain good results😋
was amazing
Ingredients
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 200g Self-raising white flour
- 1 tbsp Silver Spoon White caster sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 125ml Milk (whole)