Basic Scone Ingredients

300g/2 cups flour (any type) *
3 teaspoons baking powder *
pinch salt *
1 egg *
90-100ml milk *
3 tablespoons rapeseed/olive oil or butter (If butter is used then it must be rubbed into the dry ingredients) *
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Method

Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork. IF USING BUTTER, rub the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat the egg (reserve a little for glaze) and add the milk in a separate bowl or glass. IF USING OIL, add here and mix well.
Mix the milk mixture into the dry ingredients until they are just blended together.
Transfer the mixture onto a dry, floured surface and knead until it just holds together. It will feel quite wet, but don't over mix
Cut scones with a floured cutter or glass, place on a baking sheet and glaze with remaining egg mixture.
Bake in oven 200C for 10 -12 minutes or until golden brown. Baking times may vary greatly so check your scones halfway
Serve hot with your favourite topping (check out our spread options; jam, marmalade, nut butters and chocolate spread).

Variations

Fruit Scones: Add 30g caster sugar and 30g dried fruit to the dry ingredients. Fruit scones are traditionally made with sultanas but feel free to get creative here and try our full range of dried fruit - apricots, figs, sour cherries, even mangos!

Cheese Scones: Add 3⁄4 cup grated cheese to the dry ingredients and then proceed as above. Any hard cheese can be used successfully (somerset cheddar / Wyfe of Bath). Add a half a cup of herbs if desired. Sprinkle the top of the glazed scone with paprika before baking for an extra kick.