193 Oven setting: Top/bottom heat Makes: Approx. 10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15–25 minutes Level of difficulty: Medium INGREDIENTS SCONES 450g flour 15g baking powder 1 pinch salt 110g butter 20g sugar 250ml milk FOR BRUSHING 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp milk IN ADDITION Butter for greasing METHOD Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the salt. Add small flakes of butter and rub together with the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and milk. Stir in with a spoon and then knead carefully. Grease a baking tray and preheat oven on top/bottom heat to 210°C. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a thickness of approx. 2cm. Cut out circles 6cm in diameter and place on the baking tray. Whisk the egg yolk and milk together and brush the top of the pastry with the mixture. Bake for 15–25 minutes. NOTE The scones stay light and fluffy if you only knead the dough for a short time. OTHER TREATS