Biting into a warm, freshly-baked scone is great. Making scones at home is quick and easy, perfect for a sweet craving. They are also easy to make.

Thanh Berthou of Eat Little Bird shared a scone recipe that takes 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to bake. She said: "Scones are easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes."

Thanh used Nigella Lawson's scone recipe, but then created her own easy recipe after experimenting.

Thanh uses one key secret ingredient to elevate her scones - lard.

To make plain scones, start by rubbing cold butter into dry ingredients until crumbly. Add lard to make scones tall, fluffy, and soft. This is the key to good scones.

Thanh relies on lard to make her scones better.

Lard prevents gluten from developing, producing a softer and flakier texture.

The fat in lard generates air pockets, helping scones rise and making them lighter and fluffier.

Lard helps seal in moisture, extending the scones' shelf life.

Preheat your oven to 220°C and place a baking sheet in the centre to warm. Prepare the scone mixture while the oven heats up. This is an important step.

Tip flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder into a bowl. Use a stand mixer or combine with a spoon to bring everything together.

Add butter and lard, and blend using a flat paddle attachment or rub into the flour with your fingertips. This is a crucial step in making scones.

Slowly add milk to the mixture until it comes together and forms a dough. Be careful not to add too much milk.

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, form a circle, and press out scone shapes using a round cookie cutter. Try not to overwork the dough. This can affect the texture of the scones.

Arrange the scones on a preheated baking tray, brush with an egg wash, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. This is the final step in making delicious scones.