As Wimbledon concluded on Sunday, many are looking to keep the British summer spirit alive, and nothing does it better than a sweet treat. The Easy Peasy Baking Campaign has released a straightforward scone recipe perfect for the warmer months.
This recipe requires just five ingredients, takes 10 minutes to prepare, and 10 minutes to bake—making it ideal for unexpected guests or busy schedules. It yields eight scones, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients for Easy Scones
- 200g self-raising flour
- 60g unsalted butter (chilled and cut into cubes)
- 30g caster sugar
- 2 eggs (one for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp milk
Step-by-Step Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add butter cubes and rub in with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the centre, add one egg and the milk. Mix until just combined into a dough—do not overwork.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, roll to 2 cm thickness. Cut out rounds, re-rolling scraps until you have eight rounds.
- Place on the tray, brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 10–12 minutes until risen and golden.
- Cool before serving with jam and clotted cream.
According to the Easy Peasy Baking Campaign website, this recipe is 'easy' to prepare and uses minimal ingredients. The campaign aims to encourage simple baking at home.
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