Step #4 Very lighty grease a large baking sheet; set aside.
Step #5 Sift flour, baking poder & salt into a large bowl.
Step #6 With your fingers, rub in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Step #7 Make a well in center of mixture; add milk & mix with a fork to make a dough that BARELY holds together (you may need to press dough together with your hands).
Step #8 Turn out onto a floured surface & knead lightly just until smooth.
Step #9 Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat dough with your hands to make a round about 3/4-inch thick.
Step #10 Cut in rounds with a 2-inch fluted or plain cookie cutter.
Step #11 Arrange 1 to 1 1/2-inches apart on baking sheet; brush tops lightly with milk.
Step #12 Bake 8 to 10 mins or until well risen & golden.
Step #13 Transfer to a wire rack & cool 5 mins.
Step #14 Split & serve warm with clotted cream (if you can get it!) or sweet butter or whipped cream, plus strawberry preserves.
Step #15 Makes about 12 scones.
Step #16 VARIATIONS: Rich Oven Scones: Add 1 tbsp sugar to the dry ingredients.
Step #17 In place of the 2/3 c milk, use a mixture of 1 lightly beaten egg & 5 tbsps milk.