500g/1lb 2oz self-raising flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting
100g/3½oz butter, softened, cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing
large pinch salt
40g/1½oz caster sugar
300ml/10½fl oz full-fat milk, plus extra for glazing

To serve

butter, fresh clotted cream, good quality strawberry jam

1. In a large mixing bowl, rub the flour and butter together, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the salt and sugar and stir until combined.

2. Gradually add the milk in a thin stream, stirring continuously, until the mixture comes together as a dough. (NB: You may not need all of the milk.)

3. Knead the dough lightly in the bowl until smooth and soft. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more milk.

4. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, then roll it out to a 2.5cm/1in thickness (no thinner).

5. Using a sharp knife, cut four 7cm/2¾in squares from the pastry and place them onto the prepared baking tray. Re-roll the remaining pastry offcuts out to a 2.5cm/1in thickness and cut two more squares. Add them to the baking tray.

6. Brush the tops of the scones with a little of the milk, then bake in the centre of the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until well risen and golden-brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

7. To serve, cut the scones in half and spread with butter, then with clotted cream, then with strawberry jam. Eat warm or cold.

Recipe from the BBC