Treacle Scones
Description
Simple scones are a perfect treat for breakfast or with tea. These scones are best served hot with lashings of butter.
Ingredients
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3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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3/4 cup treacle or molasses
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1 cup milk, or as needed
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a bowl. Rub in butter until it is in crumb-sized pieces. Make a well in the center and pour in the treacle and milk. Stir into a soft dough. Roll out on a floured surface and cut in to rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.
3
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.