Scones

• 8 oz (225 g) plain flour
• ½ level teaspoon salt</

The secret of soft light scones is to dust the tin and the scones with flour before baking.

In a large mixing basin sift together the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar (or use 4 level teaspoons baking powder). Rub in the butter and stir in the sugar. Lightly mix the egg and