My old cookery book (folder) had been in storage for nearly a year now. I had been waiting for a long time to get the old thing out so I could finally bake some of my Nana's famous scones!
You see I have a thing about scones. I am almost always disappointed with the scones they have in cafes and such establishments. They are always puffed up with far too much baking powder. The texture is nasty and slightly springy and you can always taste the excessive use of rising agent because they really couldn't be bothered to invest time in the right method of scone making ( I'm not fussy, honest!).
My Nana was a scone making expert. Every Friday, she would bake a batch of scones, as well as, two different cakes for the weekend (my Grandad had a very sweet tooth and would always have a big slice of cake before his sandwiches!). Before I started school, I would love to go round to Nana's house on a Friday and help her bake. Now my children really enjoy helping me bake and I'm really pleased I have my much-loved Nana's recipe to share with them...
