How to Make Baby Scones

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.

   Prepare the cake pan by greasing or lining it.
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   Step 2: Chop the butter into small pieces.

   , Add the sugar and stir together. , Combine until it looks like fine breadcrumbs. , Pour the milk in and stir through with a butter knife.
   
   Do not mix too much. , Place the dough onto it and knead gently. , It should be about 2cm/0.78". , Make about 18-20 scones (if you make a lot less, it's probable that the scones are too large in shape). , Stand them next to each other, touching.
   
   Then sieve a little flour over the top of the scones in the pan. , Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown in color. , Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
   
   Then remove and wrap in a clean towel inside a bowl to keep them warm. , Spread the jam on and add dollops of whipped cream.
   
   Display with other petits fours on a cake stand or platter.
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   Step 3: Sift the flour into the mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips.

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   Step 5: Stir the middle to make a well in the mixture.

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   Step 6: Sprinkle flour over the work surface.

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   Step 7: Push the dough down evenly.

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   Step 8: Press out scones with the small circle cutter.

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   Step 9: Put the scones into the cake pan.

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    Step 10: Place in the oven.

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    Step 11: Remove the scones from the oven.

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    Step 12: Cut each baby scone in half.

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