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Add the self-raising flour, a pinch of cinnamon and diced butter to a blender. Add a tiny pinch of salt.
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Pulse well into a light and dry mix. Then add caster sugar.
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Pulse again. Gradually add in the buttermilk little by little while blending.
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The dough should be a little sticky but firm in the end.
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Then dust a clean surface with flour and put the dough on top. Sprinkle again with flour.
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Knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes. Then roll out the dough lightly, about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) in thickness. Cut out even portions using a small serving ring or glass.
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Put them on a baking paper lined oven tray or metal bread and pizza plate. Brush the top of the dough balls with a little (butter)milk.
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Then bake the scones in a preheated oven at 428°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Remove them from the oven and let them cool fully.
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Cut the scones horizontally in half. Spread with some cream cheese or clotted cream and marmalade. Serve.