Scone Recipe With Plain Flour

Introduction

Ingredients

• 450g plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 100g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 50g caster sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 200ml milk
• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of milk)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cubes of butter to the bowl and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Stir in the caster sugar.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
6. Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until it forms a dough.
7. Dust your work surface with flour and turn out the dough onto it.
8. Gently knead the dough for a few seconds until it comes together into a smooth ball.
9. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 2cm thick.
10. Use a round cutter to cut out your scones and place them onto the prepared baking tray.
11. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash.
12. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
14. Serve warm or cold with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 260
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Protein: 6g

Tips and Variations

• Add your favorite flavorings to the dough, such as raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips.
• Use a cookie cutter in a different shape to make your scones stand out.
• Experiment with different toppings, such as jam, clotted cream, or honey.
• If you don't have plain flour, you can use self-raising flour instead and omit the baking powder from the recipe.
• For a savory twist on this recipe, omit the sugar and add grated cheese and herbs to the dough.

Conclusion