Easiest Way to Make Drop Scone Recipe Delia

Scones

This recipe for drop scones is from cooking legend mary berry and is certain to produce the very best drop scones ever.

Recipe Summary Scones

This is a very simple recipe for scones. You can customize them by adding dried fruit or nuts. Half and half can also be substituted for milk if you wish.

Ingredients | Drop Scone Recipe Delia

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup white sugar

5 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup butter

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Info | Drop Scone Recipe Delia

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 scones

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