No matter how you like to eat yours, there's nothing quite like sitting down with a homemade scone and a hot cup of tea. A scone is the ultimate comfort food that can be eaten al fresco in the summer or enjoyed as you curl up on the sofa over the colder months.
Ingredients
225g Self Raising Flour
150ml Milk
25g Caster Sugar
25g Butter
Pinch of Salt
50g sultanas, raisins or cherries
Method
Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl, stir in sugar.
Rub in butter.
Add the sultanas, raisins or cherries
Add sufficient milk to make a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured board and gently knead to remove any cracks.
Roll out lightly to 1" in thickness. Cut into scones with a cutter dipped in flour.
Place on a floured baking sheet/tray, glaze if liked with beaten egg or milk.
Bake in a preheated oven 220°C/425°F/Gas 8 on upper shelf position for 10 mins approx.
Remove from oven and cool on a wire tray.
To serve
Victoria’s Incredible Merry Berry Jam or Victoria’s Incredible Sweet Orange Marmalade
Cream or Greek-style yoghurt
Fresh blueberries and raspberries
Get your Merry Berry Jam or Sweet Orange Marmalade here.