On a quiet afternoon when I want to ponder things, a cup of Earl Grey and a freshly baked scone is my perfect companion. It feels very civilized and calming.
Classic English Scones
Ingredients
- Self-raising flour
- Butter
- Caster sugar
- Milk
- Egg (for wash)
- Jam
- Clotted cream
Steps
- Rub butter into flour.
- Add sugar and mix in milk to form a soft dough.
- Roll out, cut into rounds, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake until golden, then serve with jam and clotted cream.