GAIL’s Bakery Classic Scones Recipe

Makes around 12 big scones

Ingredients

• 200g butter, chilled and diced

• 720g plain flour

• 1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt

• 3 tbsp baking powder

• 140g caster sugar

• 3 eggs

• 160ml milk

• Egg wash

Instruction

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.

2. Sift 720g of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and 3 teaspoons of baking powder into a large basin. Add 200g of cubed butter and incorporate it into the mixture by rubbing. Finally, include 140g of caster sugar.

3. Combine 160ml of milk and 3 eggs in a jug, then incorporate this combination into the flour blend while stirring continuously.

4. Flatten the dough into a square, approximately 3–4cm thick, and cut out circular shapes with a diameter of about 8cm.

5. Acquire approximately twelve large scones.

6. Apply a light coating of egg wash to the tops and bake for approximately 20 minutes until they have risen and golden.