Fast scones

Ingredients

 

• 500 ml (2 cups) flour
• 20 ml (4 t) baking powder
• 30 ml (2 Tbs) sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 50 g butter / margarine
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) milk (might use a bit more if needed. Can replace milk with cream if you want to)

Pre-heat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

Method

• Sieve flour and baking powder into a bowl.
• Add the salt and sugar to it.
• Rub the butter into the mixture till it looks like bread crumbs.
• Add milk and mix it well.
• Press dough into a square, approx 3 cm high.
• Cut into blocks and place on baking tray.
  

• Smooth corners with your fingers for a rounder feel.
• Bake for 10 - 15 until golden brown.
• DO NOT bake it too long, will dry out faster!