Manx Cream Tea

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, then rub in the cold diced butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the milk and egg and quickly bring the dough together without kneading it.
4. Roll it out 2 cm thick and cut rounds with a floured cutter.
5. Place the scones on the tray, brush with milk and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until risen and golden.
6. Steep the tea for 4 minutes, then serve the warm scones with the cream and jam.