Quick Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients

• plain flour — 350g
• baking powder — 2 tbsp
• caster sugar — 50g
• unsalted butter, chilled and cubed — 85g
• buttermilk — 175ml
• whole milk (for brushing) — 20ml

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220C (200C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the caster sugar.

3. 3

   Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk. Mix quickly with a round-bladed knife until the dough starts to clump together.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it down gently to a thickness of about 3cm.

6. 6

   Use a round cutter to stamp out scones, or simply cut into 6 even wedges with a knife.

7. 7

   Place on the prepared tray, brush the tops with a little whole milk, and bake for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.