Cherry scones

• self-raising flour↗450g g
• bicarbonate of soda↗1 tsp tsp
• cold butter↗100g g

  diced

• caster sugar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• pot buttermilk284ml ml
• milk↗2 tbsp tbsp
• vanilla extract↗2 tsp tsp
• glacé cherry↗100g g

  chopped

• clotted cream↗

  and cherry or strawberry jam, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the flour, ½ tsp salt, bicarb and butter into a bowl and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the sugar.

2. 2

   Quickly mix in the buttermilk, a splash of milk, vanilla and cherries and bring together to form a soft dough. Press out onto a lightly floured surface, to about 3cm thick. Cut out with 5cm cutters.

3. 3

   Transfer to a lightly floured baking sheet, brush with the remaining milk and bake for 12-15 mins until golden and well risen. Serve with clotted cream and jam.