Homemade scones are (Image: Getty) "Using my perfected master scone recipe , build your own scones with a variety of add-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or cheese and herbs," said baker Sally McKenney. While the add-ins are completely your choice, the expert baker did share three top tips when it comes to making the best scones ever. The first is that you need to use heavy cream or buttermilk; she elaborated: "Avoid thinner milks which yield a flatter, less flavourful scone.

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