1.Mix the flour and salt together and rub in the butter.
2.Mix in the sugar, then the milk until the dough is soft.
3.Turn on to a floured board and knead very lightly.
4.Make a round roughly ¾ in / 2cm thick.
5.Using a scone cutter (about 2in / 5cm) cut into rounds and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
6.Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and continue cutting more scones to use up all the dough.
7.Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk (or beaten egg).
8.Bake for around 12-15 minutes in preheated oven (220C/425F) until golden and well risen.
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