Snow and Scones

I'm often found in the kitchen baking and overtime many have asked for my recipes so as this is quite a simple but very tasty recipe I thought I would share it with you, alongside some photos of my garden in the snow.

Ingredients

(makes approx 8)

200g self raising flour

50g butter (room temperature)

125ml milk

Flavouring: Plain Scones - 50g caster sugar

Fruit Scones - 50g caster sugar and 50g dried fruit (I use more as I love them fruity)

Cheese Scones - 50g grated cheese

Pre-heat oven to 220degC (Gas Mark 7)

Method

1) Sieve flour into a bowl

2) Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs

3) Add the flavouring

4) Add the milk a little at a time. Mix the dough with a round bladed knife. When it begins to come together finish with your hands, it should be soft but not sticky

5) Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface

6) Lightly press out the dough with your hands to about 2.5cm thickness and cut into shapes using a cutter. (Try not to handle the dough as little as possible as it will become tough if you work it too much)

7) Place the shapes close together on a floured baking tray, glaze lightly with milk

8) Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they are well risen and golden brown

9) Remove scones from the oven and place on a cooling rack

10) Eat whilst fresh! Clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam and a cup of tea optional!!!

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