Plain Scones

• Makes 8-12

• Preparation time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 10 min

• Ingredients
  
  8 oz (225g) self-raising flour
  Good pinch of salt
  1-2 oz (25-50g) butter or margarine
  1 oz (25g) sugar
  Milk to mix

• Method
  
  
• Sieve the flour into a bowl.
• Rub in the butter then add the sugar and salt.
• Mix to a soft rolling consistency with the milk.
• Roll out to half to three quarters inch in thickness and cut into required shapes.
• Place onto a greased tray.
• Bake in a hot oven gas mark 7-8 for approx 10 minutes.
• To test if cooked press firmly at the sides, scones are cooked when firm to touch.