*You can substitute with granulated sugar or make your own by blending granulated sugar until finer.
EGG WASH
1egg
2tablespoonswater
Instructions
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!