Monday, 21 November 2016

Scones


                                                   Scones                                              

Ingredients 

255g/8oz Self Raising Flour 
150ml 1/4 pint Milk (approx) 
Pinch Salt
25g/1oz Caster Sugar 
25g/1oz Margarine 

Method 

1. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl,Stir in sugar, if used
2. Rub in margarine.
3. Add sufficient milk to make a soft dough
4. Turn onto a floured board and gently knead to remove any cracks.
5. Roll out lightly to 1 inch in thickness. Cut into scones with a cutter dipped in Flour. 
6. Place on a floured pre-heated baking sheet/tray, Glaze if liked with beaten egg or milk
7. Bake in a pre heated oven 425oF/220oC/Gas 8 on upper shelf position for 10 mins. approx. 
8. Cool on wire tray.