Best sultana scones

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups / 490 grams plain all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 1/2 ounces / 100 grams butter
• 1/3 cup / 80 grams caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk (or enough to make one cup of liquid with the egg)
• 3/4 cup /100 grams sultanas
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F

2. 2

   Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (if using) into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into cubes and add.

3. 3

   Use your fingertips and rub the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is completely incorporated and the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Add the sultanas and mix to distribute them evenly through the flour.

5. 5

   Break the egg into a measuring cup and beat it lightly with a fork. Top up with milk until you have one cup of liquid. Make a well in the flour and pour in the egg and milk.

6. 6

   Use a flat-bladed knife or a spatula and mix the liquid into the flour until it starts to come together, then tip out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently press the dough together with your hands.

7. 7

   Using your hands, gently press the dough into a circle of approximately one inch or 2 centimetre thickness (or use a rolling pin).Cut rounds using a scone cutter and transfer the scones to a greased or lined baking tray.

8. 8

   Brush the top of the scones lightly with milk.

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the scones are lightly browned on top.Remove them from the oven and leave them to cool on the baking tray.