Light Scones

[Redetotry]

Light Scones

2 Cups self raising flour
1/2 stick cold butter
1 level tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk+ more if needed to make the dough sticky


Heat oven to 400
Grease and flour a baking sheet.
Sieve the flour into a roomy baking bowl then add the butter, baking powder and salt. Quickly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Make a well in the center and using a dinner knife, stir/cut in enough milk to make a soft, pliable dough.
Turn the mixture on to a floured board an knead very lightly until just smooth then lightly roll out to 3/4 " thick.
Cut into rounds with a cutter or into triangles with a sharp knife.
Place on the baking tray and brush with an egg beaten with a little milk. Bake near top of hot oven 15 minutes until golden brown and well risen. Cool on a wire rack or if you are like me eat as soon as they won't burn your mouth. I like them spread with a little honey or jelly and butter. You can also add 1/4 cup of the little raisins or other dried fruit to the dry ingredients if desired. Freeze any left overs at the end of the second day. They freeze well.

Scones are like pie crust or biscuits, you need to practice a little to learn how to quickly mix the dough without handling it too much.
I got this recipe by going to Google UK and searching for a scone recipe. What passes for scones here are usually way too sweet compared to how they are made elsewhere.

[avalen]

I love scones, but the only ones I've had are the ones from Starbucks cause parents give
me giftcards and I don't care for their coffee but I do like their scones and healthy sandwiches.
This recipe sure looks doable when I get back into my rv and have a decent kitchen.
One of the reasons I really like scones is because they are NOT sweet, compared to donuts,
which i love too

[Acadianmom]

Thanks BJ, I'll give your recipe a try in the morning if I feel better. I'm afraid my family, like most Americans, wants the sugar.

Martha

[Redetotry]

Give them jam or honey to put on them to make them sweet