How to make sweet or savoury scones – recipe

Felicity Cloake's sweet and savoury scones. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food styling: Loïc Parisot.

I was lucky enough to be invited to afternoon tea recently – a rare treat indeed – and was surprised to realise that, while the exquisite patisserie caught my eye, the scones had my heart. With no gaudy icing to hide behind, the simple scone stands and falls on its absolute freshness, which is why you can’t beat a homemade one.

Prep 5 min
Mix 10 min
Cook 15-20 min
Makes 12