Scones

What a lovely day and no evidence at all for the rain we've been promised. After a long bike ride this morning and a lovely lunch with two glasses of wine, I decided to do some baking this afternoon to fend off the impending wine induced snooze. Chocolate tiffin done and chilling I thought about scones so here we go...


SCONES

Makes about 10

This is my Mum's recipe. I have yet to have a duff batch from this recipe and they are some of the best I've tasted too.

8oz self-raising flour

1 level tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1.5oz butter

1.5oz sugar

2oz sultanas

1/4 pt of milk

Pre-heat oven and baking sheet to 230C

Rub butter into flour

Stir in sugar and fruit

Add milk and using a knife mix to soft dough

Turn onto floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to about 3/4 inch thick

Cut out scones and brush tops with milk

Put onto hot baking sheet and bake for about 10 mins until risen and golden.