Classic Scottish Scones

This is the simplest recipe I ever learnt. Even non-baker Hubby can do it, so can you. If you have kids at home, can let them try out this recipe, just 1/2 hour and its done and finish with. No fuss kungfu.

Taste great when its warm, a bit crispy on the top, not too sweet, everybite accompany by raisins is SUPER NICE. Pls try it and you will have no regrets. Trust me:)))


Scones ( makes 6 pieces )

Ingredients:

8 ounces of all purpose flour ( 1 3/4 cup )
4 tsp of baking powder
1/4 cup of white sugar
1/8 teaspoon of salt
5 tbsp of unsalted butter ( 75 grams )
1/3 cup of raisins
1/2 cup of milk
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 egg + 1 tbsp of milk for the eggwash


Methods

• Preheat oven to 200 degree celsius.
• Combine all dry ingredients, flour, salt, baking powder, you can sift this 2 ingredients or alternatively use a whisk to whisk it up.
• Add in sugar, whisk again.
• Cut in frozen butter till crumbs forms
• Add in milk, sour cream and raisins, use the tip of a fork, stir mixture together ( crucial here, do not overmix...as overmix = screwing up the entire batch, if you see some spots of mixture are damp and some spots are dry, its fine. )
• Spoon on a floured sheet pan, I use a floured silicone mat ( for easy cleaning up later:) )
• Floured your hands & fingers before shaping the biscuit dough
• Flatten the dough into a square shape. Do a triple ply fold ( just like folding a letter ).
• Flatten the dough into a rectangle shape. Cut into 8 squares
• Eggwash the top of the dough, sprinkle little bit of sugar on top.
• Bake at 200 degrees celsius for about 15 mins depends on the size, until they are golden brown.
• Serve warm with any jam.