{Sunday Scones}
Butter Scones
Makes 8 medium
500 ml (280 g) Snowflake cake flour
15 ml baking powder
2 ml salt
80 g butter
1 extra-large egg
100 ml milk
Beaten egg & 15 ml milk for glazing
1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Rub in butter with finger tips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Whisk egg and milk together. Add to dry ingredients and mix lightly to a soft dough. Turn out dough onto a light floured surface and press to a thickness of about 2 cm. Cut out rounds with a cutter of 7 cm in diameter.
3. Place onto a greased baking tray with a little space for spreading and brush with beaten egg and milk. Bake in a preheated oven @ 200°C for 12 - 15 minutes. Serve warm with butter, jam, fresh whipped cream and cheese (optional)
Props: Plate & spoon form Mr Price Home & Wooden tray/board (R499,00) from Cat's Whiskers, Lonehill
Recipe: www.jesska.co.za
