Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 200C

2. Line a flat baking tray with parchment.

3. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Then add the butter and rub in the butter with your fingertips to make fine ‘breadcrumbs’.

4. Stir in the sugar, make a well in the centre and finally pour the milk and vanilla extract in, all in one go, and combine with a cutlery knife to get a soft dough. (If it is a little sticky or dry adjust by adding in a little more milk or flour)

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out slightly.

6. Use a 5cm cutter to cut out rounds of dough, then lightly gather together the rest of the remaining dough and repeat until all the dough is used up.

7. Bake for 12 minutes or until well risen and golden (remember to not fully open the oven door until you are sure they are done)

8. Cool the scones on a wire rack.

9. Serve the scones with clotted cream and a good jam