United Kingdom

Scones

-8 oz self-rising flour
-salt to taste
-1 tsp baking powder
-2 Tbsp caster sugar (superfine granulated)
-2 oz butter
-1 egg , beaten and mixed with
-¼ pint milk

For Serving:
fresh double cream (heavy cream)
jam of your choice
butter to spread


1) Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
2) Add the sugar and butter. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3) Gradually mix in the egg and milk mixture to make a dough, saving any excess to glaze the tops of the scones. Add your fruit at this stage if using.
4) Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface just until smooth.
5) Roll out the dough to about 1/2" thick, then cut out 2" rounds with a plain or fluted cutter, lightly kneading and re-rolling the dough until it is all used up.
6) Arrange scones on baking sheets, brush tops with the milk and egg mixture.
7) Bake in the oven at 450°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until well risen and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
8) Whip the fresh cream until stiff. Split the scones and fill with butter, jam and fresh cream.


Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/traditional-english-tea-time-scones-with-jam-and-cream-230515