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
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.
omg i make these 2 times a week on average now, they are amazing!
I tested these ahead of Mother's day and my mum and loved it. Definitely going to use this recipe again!
Brilliant recipe tasted delicious so easy to make I added some glace cherries to one batch and some mixed fruit to the second batch
Ingredients
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 200g Self-raising white flour
- 1 tbsp Silver Spoon White caster sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 125ml Milk (whole)