No Afternoon Tea is complete without the quintessentially English scone. A fabulous elderly lady once told me that my scones were better than those at the Ritz! They are quick and easy to make, so do give it a go. Here’s my basic recipe, but feel free to add other ingredients. Raisins, cinnamon and even chocolate chips would be lovely additions.

What You'll Need:

• 70g (2½oz) butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
• 250g (9oz) plain flour
• 50g (1¾oz) caster sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 125ml (4fl oz) milk
• 1 large free-range egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• a little egg and/or milk, for glazing
• strawberry jam and clotted cream, to serve

This recipe is from The Vintage Tea Party Book.