Australia's Favorite Scones

Served with whipped cream and jam, they make the perfect afternoon tea treat.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Sift flour with the salt. Add the sugar to the flour mixture. When the dry ingredients are well mixed rub in the butter lightly.
2. Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk. Work lightly into a soft dough.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly.
4. Roll out the kneaded dough to about 2cm (1 inch) thicknes and using a 5cm (2 inch) round cutter cut out scones.
5. Place scones onto a cookie tray about 2cm (1 inch) apart. Glaze the top with milk. Bake in a hot (200°C/400°F/Gas mark 5) oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden in colour.

Cooking Times and Serving Sizes

Makes: 16 Scones
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 7 - 10 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy