Scones

This is the best recipe I have found for plain scones! It is from Flo Bjeilke-Peterson's Country Cooking book, and they come out perect every time. The secret it to hve the tray really hot before you put the scones on.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 8-12 scones

Ingredients

• 2  cups self raising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup milk
•  extra flour, for rolling

Directions

1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
2. Melt butter and pour into flour.
3. Add milk gradually, stirring with a knife, until you have a moist dough.
4. Turn onto a floured board, knead lightly, then press dough out until it is about 1 inch thick.
5. Cut with a cookie cutter or glass, and place on a hot floured tray, with each scone touching.
6. Bake at 220C for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve hot with chilled butter, and strawberry jam!