Easy English Scones Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• In a large bowl, rub together the self-raising flour and cubed butter until you form fine crumbs.
• Mix in the sugar, baking powder, and salt, and make a well in the middle.
• Pour in the milk and gently mix together until just combined.
• Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about a minute. Be careful not to over-knead the dough.
• Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut circles into the dough that are about 1-2 inches thick.
• Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and coat the tops of the scones with the egg yolk.
• Bake for 12 minutes.
• Serve with clotted cream and jam.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
• Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F or 220°C and grease baking tray with margarine ready.
• Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
• Cut in the margarine or butter till mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs, then stir in the raisins and coconut.
• Add the milk and mix to make a smooth dough. (Adding a little more milk if necessary. The mix should not be too dry).
• Knead very lightly for ten seconds on a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to about 3/4" thick (2 cm) and either cut into individual scones.
• Bake for approximately 12 minutes (makes about 18 scones).