Basic British Scones
Easy recipe for English scones that are simple to make in one bowl and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. Perfect if you need a quick and easy treat for breakfast or have unexpected guests for afternoon tea. Serve with butter or clotted cream and strawberry jam.
all-purpose flour
2
cups
cream of tartar
1
teaspoon
baking soda
½
teaspoon
salt
1
pinch
cold butter, cubed
¼
cup
white sugar
⅛
cup
milk, or as needed
½
cup
milk
2
tablespoons
 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
  Rub in butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.
  Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold over 2 or 3 times, then roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet; brush tops with milk to glaze.
  Bake in the preheated oven until scones are risen and golden and top, about 10 minutes. Cool scones on a wire rack.
