DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray.
DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BREAD · BREAKFAST
Scones
Light, fluffy scones in 30 minutes. Makes about 12; serve warm with jam and cream.
Total time30 min
YieldServes 12
DietVegetarian
Shopping8 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 30 minutes total
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Step 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, then rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs.
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Step 3
Whisk the 2 eggs with the milk and stir in with a knife until the dough just comes together.
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Step 4
Pat out on a floured surface to about 3 cm thick and cut out rounds without twisting the cutter.
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Step 5
Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until risen and golden.
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Cooking notes
Handle the dough as little as possible for light scones.
Pressing the cutter straight down, without twisting, helps them rise evenly.
Serve with butter, jam and cream or grated cheese.
Good to know
The dough was overworked, the baking powder was old, or the cutter was twisted.
Yes. Freeze baked scones and warm them in the oven.
Leave out the sugar and add 100 g grated cheddar to the flour.
About this recipe
Light, fluffy scones are quick to make and best eaten warm from the oven with jam and cream. The secret is cold butter and a light touch.
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