Aussie Scones

Make your next afternoon tea special with a batch of classic scones served with fresh cream and jam. For best results, do not overwork the dough, mixing only until just combined.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups self raising flour
• 30g butter or margarine
• 1 to 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ to 1 tablespoon of sugar or icing mixture (lighter)

METHOD

1. Sieve flour and salt into a bowl
2. Melt butter and add to milk and pour onto dry mix
3. Create a soft dough without over working – less is more when making scones
4. Gently roll out dough onto a lightly floured board to a 2cm height, and cookie cut into round scone shapes
5. Place on greased baking tray, glaze tops with a little milk, and cook in a hot oven (180 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes
6. Remove from oven and cover with a tea towel to keep fresh until ready to serve.