British Scones

Contributed By: LR

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup margarine
1/8 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk

Method:

1.?Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.?Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
3.?Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough
4.?Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush
with milk to glaze.
5.?Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.


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