• Pre-heat oven to 420F (220C)
• In a large bowl add 1 ¾ cups (225 grams) of the flour and the butter and mix to form coarse crumbs.
• Add the sugar, egg, baking powder and salt, mix together with a fork. Add half the milk and gently fold to combine, add the remaining milk a little at a time to form a soft wettish dough (you may not need all the milk).
• Sprinkle half of the remaining flour on a flat surface and place the dough on top, sprinkle the other half of the flour on the dough. Fold the dough, using your hands or a spatula a few times turning the dough 90 degrees until all the flour is incorporated and a smooth dough is formed. Do not overwork the dough. If the dough is too sticky add a bit more flour.
• Pat the dough into a 1 inch (2 1/4 cm) thickness and cut out with a round cookie cutter (2 - 2½ inch / 5-6 cm). Place the rounds on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and let rest 10 minutes.
• Brush the tops of the dough with an egg wash and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter, jam or clotted cream. Enjoy!

EGG WASH

• In a small bowl beat together the egg and water.