Berry Scones Recipe from GourmetFoodPlaza.com

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Berry Scones
You could always try other berries in season for this recipe.
Serves 16
1 lb	Self raising flour
1/2 tsp	Salt
2 tsp	Baking powder
3 oz	Butter, diced
3 oz	Caster sugar
8 oz	Berries in season
7 fl oz	Milk
1	Egg, beaten

	Method
-	Sift the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
-	Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
-	Stir in the sugar and berries.
-	Stir in enough milk to form a firm dough.
-	Knead very lightly and roll out on a floured surface about 1 inch thick.
-	Using a 2½ inch plain cutter, stamp out rounds, taking care to avoid cutting through the berries.
-	Knead and carefully re-roll as necessary.

-	Place the scones on a greased baking tray and brush the tops with beaten egg.
-	Bake at 425 °F for about 10 minutes until well risen and golden.

-	Note: Frozen berries also work successfully - just add them straight from the freezer

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