Buttermilk Scones

• 450g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
• ¼ tsp salt
• 100g cold butter, diced
• 85g golden caster sugar
• 300 ml buttermilk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• splash of milk

Method:

 Put the flour, salt and butter into a food processor and mix until smooth . Pulse in the sugar. Gently warm the buttermilk and vanilla in a microwave or pan. Using your largest bowl, quickly tip in some of the flour mix, followed by some of the buttermilk mix, repeating until everything is in the bowl. Use a spatula to quickly mix together to form a dough – don’t over-mix it. Tip onto a floured surface and lightly bring together with your hands a couple of times. Press out gently to about 4cm thick and stamp out rounds with a 6cm or 7cm cutter. Add a splash of milk into the buttermilk pot, then use to glaze the top of each scone. Bake for 10-12 mins/ 180C until golden and well risen.