300gm (2 cups) flour 4 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 60gm butter 60gm caster sugar (⅓ cup) 150ml milk
Additional ingredients
200gm (1 cup) chopped dates, or other dried fruit such as currants, raisins, sultanas
or
1 cup grated cheese
- preheat the oven to 220°C (200° if fan forced)
- sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl, add the salt and sugar
- fold in additional ingredients if desired
- in a separate container melt the butter, then add milk
- fold milk and butter mixture into dry ingredients
- add extra milk if needed to make a moist ball of dough
- roll or pat flat on a floured surface until about 2 to 3 cm thick
- cut into about 12 pieces
- bake near the top of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown
- allow to cool on a rack
- serve warm with butter, or jam and cream
Makes 12 scones