Mary Berry, the beloved culinary expert, has unveiled her “easiest-ever” scone recipe, promising a delightful and simple tea-time treat. Whether you prefer your scones plain or loaded with sultanas, these delectable bites are sure to impress. The recipe has garnered hundreds of five-star ratings, with many bakers praising its simplicity and efficiency.
Berry’s recipe ensures perfectly soft and fluffy scones, ready in just 12 minutes. The recipe yields 16 small scones, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.
The recipe calls for simple ingredients: self-raising flour, baking powder, caster sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and optional sultanas. The method involves combining the dry ingredients, incorporating the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs, and then adding the egg and milk mixture to form a soft dough.
Once the dough is ready, it’s rolled out into a rectangle, cut into rounds, brushed with milk or egg, and baked until golden brown. The result is a batch of perfectly risen and flavorful scones, ready to be devoured with a generous dollop of clotted cream and your favorite jam.
This recipe is a testament to Berry’s culinary expertise, offering a timeless classic that’s both easy to follow and sure to please. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of Mary Berry’s irresistible scones.
