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 3/4 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 20-25 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.