The Ultimate Drop Scone Recipe

Drop Scones (Scotch Pancakes) are a weekend tradition in our house and we've been honing this recipe for years and we've finally got the winning combo. Robin (the husband) is the chief weekend pancake-maker and he's got skills! He even has his very own spatula for the perfect drop scone flip!

Serves 6

Ingredients:

250g (9oz) self-raising flour

pinch of salt

50g (2oz) caster sugar

2 eggs

200ml (8floz) milk

50g (2oz) melted butter

HOW TO MAKE:

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, stir in the sugar and make a well in the centre, pour the eggs in and add a little of the milk. Start to beat and gradually add more milk until you have a smooth batter that drops reluctantly off the spoon. Stir in the melted butter.

Heat a heavy-based pan over a medium heat and grease with a smear of butter or oil. Drop tablespoons of the batter onto the pan, leaving room for it to spread. When bubbles start to form, flip them over and cook for a few more minutes.

Serve with golden syrup, jam, fruit compote, yoghurt, Nutella - anything you feel like!