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Preheat oven to 220ºC/425ºF.
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Sift flour, salt and caster sugar into a mixing bowl and add the chopped butter.
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Rub butter into the flour mix using your fingertips until a fine breadcrumb consistency.
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Beat egg and buttermilk with a fork.
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Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, pour in egg mixture and with a round bladed knife mix into a rough dough.
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If you need a little extra buttermilk, add at this stage.
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Gently add berries, but try not to break them up.
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Turn out onto floured board and work gently .
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Using a 6cm round cutter, cut scones out and place on floured baking tray.
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Lightly brush the top of the scones with extra buttermilk and sprinkle with soft brown sugar.
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bake for 12-14 minutes or until a good golden brown.
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Cool on a wire rack until ready to serve .
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Serve with butter, whipped cream or clotted cream.