In my case, this resulted in scones that even Dame Prue Leith, a judge on popular Great British Bake Off ... which is the traditional way—but if you wanted to add a bit of butter or whipped ...

Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk, or any egg and milk left in the jug. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the scones are well risen and a pale, golden-brown colour.

Scones are a quintessential British treat that's perfect with a cuppa, and making them at home is a doddle - as long as you use the right ingredients. Tessa Arias, a baker and founder of Handle ...