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Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the flour into a medium bowl. Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like bread crumbs.
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Stir in the sugar.
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Break the egg into a liquid measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup with milk until it reaches the ⅔ cup line. Stir with a fork to combine.
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Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine.The dough will be sticky.
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Transfer the dough to a well floured surface and lightly knead until smooth, adding more flour as needed.
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Roll the dough out to ½ inch thickness. Use a round or fluted cookie cutter to cut out the scones.
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Brush the tops of the scones with milk and bake for 10 minutes or until risen and golden brown.
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Top with clotted cream and jam.