Scones – batch of 6

What would an Afternoon Tea be without scones? I got this recipe by an old friend back in Germany (!) who was the biggest fan of British culture I have ever come across. Unlike many other recipes, I don't use self-raising flour since I find the taste overpowering, but add baking powder individually, so have more control over it. I love them, and so so many of my customers! They are very light and crumbly and are the ideal base for clotted cream and jam (yes, that way round, but who am I to tell you, I am German...!).

You can choose between plain or fruit ones, made with currants.