Name: Basic British Scones
Yield: 12 servings

The Recipe Bin: English - Breads & Rolls

Basic British Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 pinch salt

¼ cup margarine

1/8 cup white sugar

½ cup milk

2 tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda 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.

Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a ¾-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.

Bake at 425° F (220° C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.

Makes approximately 12 servings.

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