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1-2/3 cups self rising flour
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it all resembles crumbs. Mix in the milk.
Form into a soft dough with a metal spatula. Knead lightly on a floured board, then pat out into a round 3/4" thick.
Cut into 2" rounds with a cutter.
Place the rounds on a greased and floured baking sheet and brush with milk.
Bake for 10 minutes until well risen and brown. Cool on a rack, but eat when still warm, with lots of butter, clotted cream (click here for recipe), and jam.
Fruit scones: Add 1/3 cup dried fruit and 2 tablespoons superfine sugar.
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Posted by Ellie Stolber
Nutritional Info Per Serving:N/A
Small pinch of salt
4 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk, fresh or buttermilk