Plain Scones

Ingredients:

These scones are real winners - but care MUST be taken to use a knife where indicated - and not to over-work the dough.

3 cups self-raising flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups fresh milk

1 dessertspoon melted butter

Method:

Sift flour and salt together twice. Melt butter and add to milk.

DO NOT HAVE MILK TOO COLD

Then add flour, cutting through with a knife.

Knead LIGHTLY on a floured board. Press out with the hand - DO NOT ROLL - and cut into round scones.

Let scones stand for five minutes before cooking.

Cook in a fairly hot oven for 15 minutes, or until scones are golden on top.

Cover scones when you take them out.