Finding the ultimate recipe for scones.

As Sam and Andrew our bride and groom-to-be have decided to have a quintessentially English tradition of afternoon tea for their wedding reception which usually consists of sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea. I have decided to look for the for the ultimate recipe for scones. There are many variations of scones recipes out there but I'm not sure if I have ever baked the perfect one! 

Yesterday was my first trial and this is the recipe I used:

8oz of S/R Flour

Pinch of salt

3oz butter

1 1/2 oz of caster sugar

1 Large egg beaten and mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk.

(you can add dried fruit, cherries if desired)

Firstly rub the flour, salt and butter together till the mixture looks like breadcrumbs, then add the caster sugar. Beat together the milk and egg in a jug then gradually begin to add this the flour mixture, mix with a knife first and when it starts to come together then you can use your hands. Lightly roll out the dough onto to floured surface, make sure not to roll it out too thin it should be around an inch thick. Place them on a lightly greased baking tray and bake them at at 200 degs C for about 10 to 12 mins.

These were the result.

Having been tasted by my in house food critics (my children) I asked them to give marks out of 10 to which they all said 10/11 out of 10!  so I guess they taste pretty good. As this is just the start of my quest to find the ultimate scone recipe I will leave my judgement till end.