Is anyone else watching Mary Berry’s cooking show over on BBC1? I’ve been watching it on iPlayer and I have to say, she is wonderful. The passion she has for simple, traditional recipes is incredible and they always manage to look mouth-wateringly good. After watching the episode on afternoon tea, I was inspired to make some scones, plus I still have ton of jam to get through – 5 jars, what was I thinking? It’s a lovely, quick recipe made with store cupboard ingredients – perfect for when you have guests over or just feel like putting your feet up and nibbling on something a little more refined. Serve these still warm with butter, jam and lashings of clotted cream if you’re feeling naughty.
What you’ll need:- 225g/8oz self raising flour
- pinch of salt
- 55g/2oz butter
- 25g/1oz caster sugar
- 150ml/5fl oz milk
- 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze (alternatively use a little milk)
- Preheat your oven to 220c/425f and lightly grease a baking sheet
- Weigh out your flour and butter and rub together until it forms a crumble-like mixture
- Stir in the sugar and the milk and mix until you get a soft dough (the dough is quite wet at this stage so add a little more flour if needed)
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead a little until the dough is soft and well combined
- Roll out the dough until it is around 2cm in thickness and then use a biscuit cutter to cut out the scones (it helps to flour the cutter slightly first to prevent sticking)
- Line up the scones on your baking tray and brush the tops with the beaten egg
- Bake in the oven for around 12 minutes
It looks delicious maybe I'll try it!
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I hope you do Celia, keep checking back for more recipes!
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