Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2

Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the cream and soda water. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until just combined. Gather the dough together and transfer to a lightly floured benchtop. Gently knead until just smooth. Press out to 2cm thick disc.

Step 3

Use a 6cm round cutter to cut 12 rounds from the dough. Cut as close together as possible – the less re-rolling of offcuts the better.

Step 4

Place the scones, just touching, on the prepared tray and brush the tops lightly with extra cream. Bake for 15 minutes until risen and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 5

Serve the scones with jam and cream.