Plain basic scones recipe

Plain Basic Scones recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Looking for a simple and delicious scone recipe to enjoy for breakfast or tea time? Look no further than this plain basic scones recipe! These scones are incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry staples, yet they turn out light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious. Whether you prefer them plain or topped with your favorite jam or cream, these scones are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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Plain basic scones recipe details

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Ingredients

225 g	self-raising flour
1 pinch(es)	salt
50 g	butter, unsalted, at room temperature
25 g	caster sugar
150 ml	milk, plus extra as wash

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7, 220°C, 425°F

Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Rub in butter between fingertips until the breadcrumb stage. Roughly mix in sugar. Add milk and mix to form a soft dough.

Turn out onto floured surface and pat down gently with the palms of your hand until about ¾ inch or 2cm thick. The uneven and irregular surface produced is also traditional. Use a rolling pin if you wish.

Using a 2 inch 5cm cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible. Press excess dough together and pat down as before to cut out additional scone(s).

Place scones on a baking tray and brush tops with a little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden. Serve just warm or cold with clotted cream or whipped cream with raspberry or strawberry jam, or with butter only.

Makes 6-8, serve one per person.

Cool on wire rack and serve warm.

About this recipe:
In parts of South-western England, you may experience massive arguments about whether the correct way to eat a scone is jam first or cream first. The argument is strong on both sides. Some counties do it one way, some the other. Serving with lashings of good butter is yet another option.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a