basic british scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees 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 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.
• 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.