Quick & Easy Scones

27.06.2014 - Nongsa, Batam.  Im so desperately hungry for scones, perhaps im starving too.

This recipe is quick and easy.  I have made 9 scones with this recipe.  Following this recipe, you can make a batch of scones in no time to feed your hungry stomach!!

There is no secret of making a good scones.  It is very simple, you just don't over knead or over mixed it, your scones will good to go into the oven and you will have a fluffy and soft scones to enjoy.  A cup of tea is never the same without scones - served with freshly whipped cream and strawberry jam and some fresh strawberries.

Ingredients scones:
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
20g unsalted butter
3/4 cup milk

Cream
1tbsp confectioner's sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream


Method:

Mix the dry ingredients together. sift in flour, salt, sugar, baking powder

Add the wet ingredients. ( i like shaving cold butter ) & milk into mixture. )

Put dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth (don’t knead dough too much or scones will be tough).

Pat dough flat and cut into 9 rounds. If you want to make a bigger batch, simply double all the ingredients in the recipe.

Place scones onto prepared baking tray and sprinkle tops with a little plain flour.

Bake at 240°C, 13 minutes + (until golden brown).

Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with jam and cream.