Epic Classic British Scones Recipe

These delicious classic British scones are perfect for serving with coffee or tea and making a great dessert. In fact, they are so simple to make that you can easily prepare a batch for serving to unexpected and last-minute guests.
it's Sam here from A Happy Home In Holland again to share another of my easy recipes.
In the past, I have shared quite a few Dutch recipes (Dutch Apple Pie, Dutch Creamy Yoghurt Hangop Dessert), but this month I thought of sharing another British classic.
These classic British scones are one of my mother's proven recipes and remind me of my childhood in England.

Classic British scones recipe

These delicious scones are served with coagulated cream (or whipped cream), jam and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/5 cup cubed butter
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons warm milk
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/3 cup optional raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 ° F (425 ° F if using a fan oven).
2. Sift the flour and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the butter and rub with your fingertips in the flour until you get a fine consistency of breadcrumbs.
4. Pour the milk (save a little to brush the top) and mix with a soft but not sticky dough (if too sticky, add more flour).
5. On a floured surface, press the dough to 3/4 ″ thick.
6. Use a 2 1/2 '' round cookie cutter and cut 4 rounds.
7. Put the dough in a ball and press again, then cut another 2 turns.
8. Put the circles on a greased baking sheet and brush the tops with the milk.
9. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the scones are well raised and golden.

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