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Basic British Scones

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Prep time: 15 Min
Cook time: 10 Min
Ready in: 25 Min
SERVINGS:
Original yield: 1 dozen

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


DIRECTIONS

* 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 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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