How To Make The Perfect Scones

Method

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C /Gas Mark 6. Mix the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Using your fingertips, lightly rub the butter into the flour, blending until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir through the sugar.
2. Stir the lemon juice and vanilla into the milk, then pour into the flour and butter. Bring the dough together with your hands, kneading as lightly as possible until just combined. Pat out to a 2.5cm thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a 6cm-diameter biscuit cutter, cut out 8-10 scones and place on a lightly floured baking sheet (re-roll any excess dough and cut out again).
3. Glaze the top of each scone with the extra tablespoon of milk and sprinkle a little sugar over each. Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack, then serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam.