preheat oven to 200`c

grease and flour your oven pan

sift flour, sugar, salt in a bowl and add butter. rub with your fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs

make a well in the centre and using a wooden spoon, mix until you have a well mixed dough

place on a lightly floured surface and press the dough with your hands to a 3cm thick round

dip a cutter or drinking glass into flour and cut out scones and place the scones in a well prepared pan

bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown

enjoy with jam and cream