River Cottage Classic Scones

Name: River Cottage Classic Scones
Ingredients: 300g plain white flour, plus extra for dusting; 2 tsp baking powder; A good pinch of salt; 75g unsalted butter, at cool room temperature (neither fridge-cold nor soft), cut into cubes; 50g caster sugar; 1 medium free-range egg; 1 tsp natural vanilla extract; 120ml double cream; A little milk, for brushing

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Customise your scones as you like! Discover my twist with raspberry jam on top—after all, we have to on the Devon/Dorset border!

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Ingredients

300g plain white flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tsp baking powder
A good pinch of salt
75g unsalted butter, at cool room temperature (neither fridge-cold nor soft), cut into cubes
50g caster sugar
1 medium free-range egg
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
120ml double cream
A little milk, for brushing