Butterscotch Drop Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a baking tray with butter and line it with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use a light touch to prevent the scones from spreading too much.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps in the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Be careful not to overwork the mixture, as this can make the scones tough.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the butterscotch syrup and milk until well combined.

   Tip: Start with a small amount of syrup and add more to taste, as it can be quite sweet.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture comes together in a shaggy dough.

   Tip: Don't worry if the dough looks a bit rough – it will come together during baking.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.

   Tip: Be gentle, as you don't want to develop the gluten in the dough.

7. 7

   Use your hands to shape the dough into 4-6 scones, depending on the size you prefer.

   Tip: Try to make the scones as uniform as possible, so they cook evenly.

8. 8

   Place the scones on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2.5cm of space between each one.

   Tip: Make sure they're not touching each other, as this can cause them to stick together.

9. 9

   Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

   Tip: This will give the scones a nice golden brown colour and a sweet glaze.

10. 10

    Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes, or until they're golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    Tip: Keep an eye on them, as they can go from perfectly cooked to burnt in a matter of minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.

    Tip: This will help them retain their shape and make them easier to handle.