Drop Scones

100g/4oz self raising flour

1tsp baking powder

25g/1oz caster sugar

pinch of salt

1 egg

125ml/4fl oz milk

sunflower oil for greasing

Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl, add the sugar and salt. Make a well in the middle, crack in the egg. Whisk, gradually drawing the the flour from the edges, add the milk slowly while whisking to form a smooth batter.

Heat a lightly greased frying pan over a moderate heat. Drop 3 tbsps of batter into the pan keeping them well apart. Cook for 2 mins until  bubbles appear on the surface and they are golden underneath, then turn over and cook until golden on the other side. Should make 12.