Ingredients

• 100g (4oz) self-raising flour
• 25g (1oz) caster sugar
• pinch salt
• 25g (1oz) unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp milk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C, 200°C fan oven, 425°F, gas 7.
2. Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl.
3. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. Mix in the milk to form a soft dough.
5. Knead lightly on a floured board, then pat into a round 1.5cm (½in) thick.
6. Cut into 2.5cm (1in) rounds with a small pastry cutter.
7. Place on a greased and floured baking sheet. Brush with milk and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until well risen and golden brown.
8. Cool slightly and dust with a little extra flour before serving with a good quality strawberry jam and clotted cream.

Notes