Classic scones with jam and cream

Try your hand at freshly made scones. Work quickly and lightly, being mindful not to overwork the dough.

Recipe «Classic scones with jam and cream» presented in category Recipes / Desserts, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 450g self-raising flour, 1 tablespoon caster sugar, Pinch of salt, 60g chilled butter, finely chopped, 310ml milk, cold, plus extra, to brush , Strawberry jam, to serve, Whipped cream, to serve, Persian fairy floss, to serve .

Ingredients:

• 450g self-raising flour 
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar 
• Pinch of salt 
• 60g chilled butter, finely chopped 
• 310ml milk, cold, plus extra, to brush 
• Strawberry jam, to serve 
• Whipped cream, to serve 
• Persian fairy floss, to serve 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Lightly dust a baking tray with flour.
2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, if using, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in centre and pour in 250ml (1 cup) milk. Use a flat-bladed knife to stir until dough just comes together. Gradually add as much of the remaining milk as necessary, until the dough comes together.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 30 seconds or until just smooth. Press dough into a 2cm-thick disc. Use a 5cm round cutter to cut out 12 scones. Press leftover dough together. Repeat to make 4 more scones. Place scones, just touching, on the prepared tray. Brush with extra milk. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve with the jam, cream and fairy floss, if using.