Elderflower & strawberry drop scones

Drop scones - small plump pancakes of sorts - make a fine breakfast. Even plain, without fruit, and just ribboned with honey and cream they are fabulous. Add raisins, brandy, grated apple, regular strawberries quartered - or whatever combinations come to mind - and you’re unlikely to be disappointed.

This combination is the finest I have come up with. The mini strawberries just begin to break down when the scones cook, leaching some of their juice into the batter, while the florets