How to make rich scones

Pre-heat the oven to 220°

Weigh the ingredients

Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl

Rub in the butter

Add the sugar

Beat the egg with a fork

Add 3/4 of the beaten egg

Add the milk

Mix together until you have a soft dough

Soft dough

Place the dough on a floured surface and leave to rest for 15 minutes

Dust the rolling pin with flour and roll until 2cm thick

2cm thick

Cut out with a pastry cutter or a glass

Cut the scones the same shape and thickness

Place the scones on a floured baking tray

Brush the scones with the remaining 1/4 beaten egg

Put the baking tray in the oven and bake until golden brown (12-15 minutes)

Place the cooked scones on a wire rack and allow to cool

Split the scones in half and spread with jam and cream