High Rise Scones

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour ½ cup buttermilk ¼ cup butter, chilled and chopped ⅛ cup caster sugar 1½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method

Preheat oven to 220°C. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder into a cold bowl. Rub or beat in cold butter until flour forms a fine breadcrumb consistency. Mix in sugar. Make a well in centre, add buttermilk and mix using a knife. Gently bring dough together into a ball, place on a floured surface and press or roll out gently to a thickness of 2-3 cm. Cut out scones with a lightly floured cutter to preferred shape/size. Place on a lined and lightly floured baking tray. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until risen and golden. Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack, then serve as desired.

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