Scones

3 cups plain flour

4 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 50g (2oz) butter

1⁄4 tsp salt

1-1 1⁄2 cups milk

 Sift dry ingredients, rub in butter, add milk and mix quickly to a soft dough with a knife. Don’t over mix. Turn out on floured board and roll lightly until about 15mm (3/4 inch) thick, cut into rough squares and place on cold oven tray. Bake in a hot oven 230°C (450°F) for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

Makes approx. 16

Enjoy hot with a little butt

er or cold with jam and whipped cream.