The ultimate scones

Step 1

Place an oven rack in the top third of oven. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan forced). Lightly dust baking paper with self-raising flour and place on a metal baking sheet.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder and icing sugar into bowl. Add thickened cream and 1/2 cup (125ml) cold water. Cut and fold mixture using a spatula until it starts to come together.

Step 3

Lightly flour hands and use to form mixture into a ball. Place ball on baking paper, dust fingertips with flour and knead lightly until just smooth and slightly springy. Do not overwork.

Step 4

Mould the dough to roughly form a square, about 2cm deep. Dust the spatula with flour and use the edge to cut the dough into scone shapes. Gently separate each scone.

Step 5

Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake the scones for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Split the warm scones and serve with thick cream, fresh berries, and some jam if desired.