English Scones Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and put it in the oven while it is preheating.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers to work it in until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.

Step 3

Heat up the milk on the stove or the microwave until warm, but not hot. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside for a moment.

Step 4

Add the milk mixture to the dry mixture and combine them quickly with a fork.

Step 5

Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the dough with flour, then fold the dough over a few times until smooth. Don't overwork the dough. Pat into a round disc about 1.5-inch (4cm) high.

Step 6

Use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out scones. Press scraps together into a round and repeat until all the dough is used. You should get 6–8 scones.

Step 7

Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, then carefully place them onto the hot baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake for 10–15 mins until golden on top. Serve topped with jam and clotted cream.