@ks.234
Makes 10 -12 scones.
8 oz self raising flour
1/2 level tsp salt
1 level tsp baking powder
1-2 oz butter (or marg)
1/4 pint milk
Preheat a baking sheet in the oven.
Sift the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl, cut and rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk to make a soft dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead quickly and lightly to remove any cracks.
Roll out to 3/4 inch thick.
Using to 2" cutter cut out rounds as close as possible.
Press the trimmings together and re-roll to make more rounds.
Place the rounds on the hot baking sheet.
Bake at 230 C (450 F) or Mark 8 for 8-10 mins.
(Reduce temp for fan assisted oven)
Leave to cool on a wire rack and then scoff the lot.
You can glaze them with melted butter or milk before putting them in the oven, I prefer not too.
You can add 2 oz of dried fruit to the dry mixture before adding the milk to make fruit scones
If you don't have a cutter just use a sharp knife, they'll look a bit like the ones in the pic.
My recipe book is from 1957, post rationing and pre Vegan (most likely) .