stuck at home in this bad weather? can't get to the bakery? need a shot of some comfort food?
how about getting stuck into some home baked scones, just three main ingredients and you are well on your way to some light delicate scones; plain, cheese, savoury or sweet. All the recipes are here for lunch, afternoon tea or to go with your dinner.
or try them American style: biscuits and gravy (with sausages) for a fabulous Sunday brunch
easy peasy plain https://www.dawlish.com/article/details/65
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225g self-raising flour
10ml baking powder
50g butter
25g caster sugar
1egg
3 fl oz milk.
Preheat oven to 220*C. Lightly grease baking tray.
Place flour, baking powder and caster sugar into a bowl
Rub in the butter until resembles fine breadcrumbs
Break the egg into a measuring jug and add milk to bring the amount up to 150ml add to the flour, reserving a small amount.
Mix to a soft dough.
Place on a floured work surface, roll to a thickness of 2cm cut into rounds with a 5cm fluted cutter. Place on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining egg and milk mix.
Bake in oven for about 10 mins until well risen and light golden brown.
Cool and split open and spread with your favourite jam and top with a generous dollop of Devonshire clotted cream.