British Scones
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 25 minutes
- Servings
- 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)
Categories
- Breads
- Lunch/Snacks
- Quick Breads
- Scones
- British
- European
- Scottish
- Oven
- Easy
Allergens
- Wheat
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.
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Equipment
Oven, baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowl, wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup sodium-free margarine
- 1/8 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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 soft dough.
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.
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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