Scones

Scone is a small round cake made of raised dough which may be sweet or savoury.

Originating in Scotland, it has a soft and light inside and a brown crust outside. 

They frequently include raisins, currants, cheese or dates.


INGREDIENTS
240g plain flour
15g baking powder
40g caster sugar
40g butter
175g milk
40g sultanas


METHOD

1. In a bowl sieve the flour, baking powder and sugar, and mix with a scraper.
2. Add in the butter bit by bit and rub in until getting a sandy texture.
3. Add in half milk and mix by hand. Keep adding the rest of the milk very slowly (don't add it all together).
4. Place the mixture on a floured board and make a dough ball. Knead it. It should stay a bit sticky.
5. Add in the sultanas.
6. Cover the dough in cling film and leave it to chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
7. In a floured surface roll the dough to 2.5cm thicken and use a round cutter to cut the scones.
8. Put the scones upside down (bottom up) and put on a lined tray.
9. Chill the scones for other 10 minutes.
10. Brush the top of each scone with egg wash.
11. Bake at 220'c for 10-12 minutes.