Devonshire scones

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Serves : makes 15 scones  Preparation time : 15 minutes  Cooking time : 15-20 minutes

Ingredients :

• 3 cups self-raising flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 50g butter, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• beaten egg for glaze
• strawberry jam and cream to serve

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to moderate hot 210°C. Brush a flat baking tray with melted butter or oil. Sift flour into a large mixing bowl, add sugar. Using your fingertips, rub through butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Make a well in the center and pour in milk, mix to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
3. Turn onto a floured board and knead lightly. Pat or roll to a 2cm thickness. Cut into 6cm rounds with scone or biscuit cutter and place close together onto the prepared tray.
4. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with jam and cream.