Name: Old-Fashioned Butter Scones
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cup self-raising flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 5 tbs butter; 1 cup milk

by mareeka Last updated on 03/04/2022

A family favourite for 30 years. Contains 4 ingredients with a generous amount of butter adding a rich flavour and texture to the scone. - mareeka

Ingredients

3 cup self-raising flour
1/2 tsp salt
5 tbs butter
1 cup milk

Method

Step 1

Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Step 2

Rub in butter with tips of fingers until mixture is a fine soft crumble.
Step 3

Make a well in the centre of bowl and stir in milk with a knife to form a soft dough.
Step 4

Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
Step 5

Pat dough gently to a 2 cm thickness and cut out with a floured scone cutter.
Step 6

Place on a ungreased scone tray and brush lightly with milk.
Step 7

Bake at 200C for 15-20 minutes.
Step 8

Turn out into a tea towel lined dish and cover and wrap with another tea towel.
Step 9

Leave for 5 minutes or until cold.
Step 10

Serve with jam and cream or butter if preferred