1. Pour the flour into a mixing bowl and add the Saf-instant® yeast. Mix well. Add the butter, cut into cubes, and the milk. If you are adding flavourings to your scones, add the additional ingredients now.

2. Knead gently until you have a ball of dough with an even consistency.

3. Cover the dough with a tea towel and leave to rest for 2 hours at room temperature. The dough should double in size.

4. To shape the scones, roll the dough out on a floured work surface to a thickness of 2-3 cm.
Using a glass or pastry cutter, cut out circles of dough to the required size.

5. Place the circles of dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced well apart.

6. Leave to rise for a further 45 minutes.

7. Bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes at 180°C (thermostat 6). If you prefer your scones golden brown, paint the tops with a rum-based syrup or simply with milk, before placing them in the oven.

8. Leave to cool before eating, either plain or with the topping of your choice.