James Martin Scone Recipe Recipe
The James Martin scone recipe is soft, fluffy and very easy to make at home. It is perfect for tea time or breakfast. This James Martin scone recipe gives you light and buttery scones with a golden top.
Ingredients
- 350 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 85 g cold butter cubed
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 175 ml milk
- 1 egg for brushing
- A pinch of salt
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleaning easy later.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Put flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Mix everything well using a spoon so ingredients spread evenly.
Add Butter
- Add cold butter cubes into the flour mix. Rub it with your fingers until it looks like fine crumbs. This step is important for soft scones.
Add Milk
- Slowly pour milk into the mixture. Stir gently until it forms a soft dough. Do not overmix or the scones will become hard.
Shape the Dough
- Place dough on a floured surface. Roll it gently to about 2 cm thickness. Use a cutter to make round shapes.
Arrange on Tray
- Place scones on the baking tray. Leave a small space between each one so they can rise properly while baking.
Add Egg Wash
- Beat the egg in a bowl. Brush it lightly on top of each scone. This gives a golden and shiny finish.
Bake the Scones
- Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes. The scones should turn golden brown on top and rise nicely.
Cool and Serve
- Remove from oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with jam, butter, or cream for best taste.
Notes
- Use cold butter for soft texture
- Do not overmix the dough
- Add raisins for sweet flavor
- Use buttermilk for richer taste
- Cut evenly for better baking