Instructions: 1. Heat the oven to 230c.

2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar into a bowl then rub in the butter with your fingertips.

3. Add the milk and gently mix with a wooden spoon, then knead until you have a soft dough, adding a little flour to your hands as you need it.

4. Roll out the dough to 1.5cm. thick then cut into round shapes with a scone cutter or upside-down glass.

5. Place the scones onto a greased oven tray and brush with extra milk.

6. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the tops are golden and the sides are firm.

7. Lift onto a wire rack to cool or wrap in a tea towel to keep warm.

8. Serve warm with butter or jam and cream.

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