Try Mary Berry's 10-minute 'special' scones as chef shares 'secret' to perfect texture

Looking for a delicious and easy scone recipe that yields perfect results every time? This classic scone recipe makes 10 delightful scones, ready to enjoy in just about 22-25 minutes.

With a preparation time of 12-15 minutes and a baking time of only 10 minutes, you'll have fresh, warm scones in no time.

Superstar baker Mary Berry explained on her website that the key to a perfect scone is to keep the mixture moist and to handle the dough minimally.

By following these expert tips from her book Fast Cakes, you’ll achieve light and fluffy scones in just a few minutes every single time.

Ideal for breakfast or a tea-time treat, this recipe ensures your scones come out golden brown and irresistibly soft.

Ingredients

225g (8 oz) self-raising flour

One tsp baking powder

50g (2 oz) butter

25g (1 oz) caster sugar

One large egg

Milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/Gas Mark 7 and lightly grease a baking tray.

In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs, then stir in the sugar.

In a measuring jug, crack an egg and lightly beat it. Add milk to make a total of 125ml (4 fl oz).

Incorporate most of this egg-milk mixture into the flour blend, reserving one tablespoon for glazing. Mix until you have a soft dough.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, knead gently, and roll out to a thickness of 1.25cm (½ inch). Use an 8cm (3 inch) fluted cutter to cut out 10 rounds.

Place the scones on the prepared baking tray, spacing them out.

Brush the tops with the reserved egg-milk mixture and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are a light golden brown.

Remove the scones from the tray and let them cool on a wire rack.