Basic Scones

Preheat oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Lightly grease a baking tray.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Rub 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 2cm thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking tray.

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