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Brunch: Fluffy drop scones with maple butter

Serves 6-8

They’re called ‘drop scones’ rather than pancakes because they’re thicker, fluffier and you can ‘drop’ the batter into the pan without worrying that it will spread.

You will need

✽ 170g self-raising flour
✽ 1tsp baking powder
✽ 1tsp ground cinnamon
✽ 50g soft light brown sugar
✽ 1 egg
✽ 200ml semi-skimmed milk
✽ A handful of golden raisins (or chocolate chips, nuts or blueberries if you prefer)

To serve:

✽ 60g salted butter, well softened
✽ 2tsp maple syrup

How to do it

Place a large sheet of foil over a plate to keep the drop scones hot between batches. You’ll also need a whisk (electric is best, if you have one), a ladle and a fish slice.

START THE CLOCK

1 Put a small knob of butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. As it melts, swirl it around so it covers the base of the