Easy brown scones

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the butter and rub it in using your fingers until you achieve a breadcrumb-like consistency.

4. In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk.

5. Pour about ¾ into the flour mixture and mix together, adding extra egg and milk mix as needed, to form a soft but not sticky dough. Don’t over-mix here as the quicker and lighter the mixing, the higher the scones will rise.

6. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin to 2-2.5cm thickness. Cut to shape with a knife or scone cutter.

7. Place the scones on a lined baking sheet and brush the tops with milk. Bake for 20 minutes until risen and golden brown To check they are done, lightly squeeze the sides, the dough should be springy.

8. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.