Sultana Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sultanas
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((bicarbonate of soda))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a baking sheet covered with parchment paper in the oven, and preheat to 425 F / 220 C. The oven and baking sheet should both be preheated for the best results.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, add the salt, baking powder, baking soda and sugar to the flour. Stir to incorporate the ingredients evenly.

3. 3

   Add soft butter to the dry ingredients. Crumble the butter into the flour with your hands, until incorporated well.

4. 4

   Create a well in the middle of your flour mixture. Add milk. Use a dough scraper, spatula or wooden spoon, and stir to quickly combine the liquid with the dry ingredients to form a dough.

5. 5

   Add sultanas to the dough. Place the scones dough down on a thoroughly floured surface, and pat it down into a 2-inch or 4 cm thick patty.

6. 6

   Use a dough cutter or cookie cutter to cut out scones. You should be able to cut out 4 scones from the dough. Then, reshape the unused the dough and press into a patty again. You should be able to make 8 scones in total.

7. 7

   Carefully place your scones on a preheated baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Optionally, brush the top of the scones with a whisked egg. This will give them a lovely golden color.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the scones are fluffy and golden brown.