Step 1

Preheat the oven to 210 degrees (190 fan). Grease a baking sheet, or line it with baking parchment.

Step 2

Add the flour and baking powder to a large bowl. Add the butter, and rub in using your fingertips and thumbs until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the sugar.

Step 4

Add the beaten egg, and mix in with a knife. Add most of the milk, and continue to mix until the mixture sticks together. If necessary add the remainder of the milk until you can gently form the mixture into a ball with your hands.

Step 5

Place the dough on a floured worktop or board. With your hands, gently press it out until it is 1 inch (2.5cm) thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the scones, re-rolling the dough as necessary. Transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Check partway through, and turn the tray if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.