3 Ingredient Traditional Scones

Method

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180C.

2. Step 2

   Combine flour & butter, then rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pour milk over the mixture then stir using a butter knife, until dough comes together

3. Step 3

   Transfer dough onto bench, knead lightly to just bring the dough together into one smooth ball, then pat down into a 2 cm / 4/5" thick disc. Dip a 5 cm round cutter into extra flour then cut the cough into rounds – do not twist the cutter.

4. Step 4

   Carefully transfer scones onto baking tray and brush lightly with milk. Gather remaining dough scraps and repeat. Bake for 10 -12 minutes until top is golden and it sounds hollow when tapped.

5. Step 5

   Whip cream, Vanilla Bean Paste and Icing sugar to firm peaks. Serve scones warm with jam and cream.