Rich Apricot and Cardamom Scones

• 12 oz / 340 g plain flour
• 4 tsp baking powder

Sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl. Rub in the butter quickly and lightly with your fingertips. Stir in the apricots. Beat the egg and half the milk together, and mix into the dry ingredients, adding more milk as necessary until you have a soft dough. On a lightly floured worktop, quickly knead the dough until smooth, roll out to about ¾ <