ENGLISH SCONES

English Scones

is crumbly 

and 

has a strong buttery taste if you use a good brand butter.

I love its crumbly texture

I love it even more if it is warmed

and have a good spread butter

Love it?

This recipe is shared by my sister-in-law, Pauline Cheng.

I have made some modification to suit my taste.

English Scones

400g self raising flour (or all purpose flour+3.5 tsp baking powder)

125g cold butter

1/4 tsp salt

4 Tbsp sugar

2 eggs, beaten

100-120g milk

Raisin or cranberry (optional)

1. combine salt, sugar and flour in a mixing bowl

2. rub the fat into the flour mixture

3. add raisins if used

4. mix in beaten egg

5. gradually add the milk, GENTLY mix  to form a soft dough

6. divide dough, and form into 2 disc of 1/2" to 3/4" thick

7. cut to required size and put onto a lined baking tray

8. bake in preheated oven 200-220'C for 10-15min until brown