Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough (but not wet or overly sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly (don’t over mix) and roll out to a 1 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. (You can also gently form some balls in your hands and place on baking sheet.
)Position rack high in the oven and Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10-15 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
