If you slice the scones into wedges while they're too hot, they'll break at the edges. But if you wait until they're 100% cool, you won't get clean cuts on the edges of your scones.

Mary Berry's scone recipe is a simple and quick way to make the best scones - and the secret to it lies in ingredients.

Hollywood advises using a "scone cutter" to cut out rounds of dough, but I made do with a mason jar. The author used a mason jar to cut the shape of a scone out of the dough. Maria Noyen/Business ...

Once combined, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut with a scone cutter. Place the dough shapes onto the baking tray and brush with tops with milk before baking in the oven for 15 ...

5. Using a scone cutter, about 6.5cm in diameter, and pressing firmly (without twisting the cutter), cut out rounds and place on the lined baking trays, leaving space in between.

Using a biscuit cutter, about 2 1/2 inches (6 1/2 cm) in diameter, and pressing firmly (without twisting the cutter), cut out rounds and put on the lined baking sheets, leaving space in between.