BASIC BRITISH SCONES

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After much trial and error, I've come up with this basic scone recipe which rivals the scones at Tea & Sympathy in NYC.

Provided by Angela Martini

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
¼ cup margarine
⅛ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 102 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Gameco
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I'll definitely be trying more British food in the future!


Latia Williams
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This was a bit dry


Vicky Jones
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This was a bit bland


Lil King
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This was okay


Mk Kadija
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This was a great dish. The flavors were wonderful and it was very easy to make


Sumaiya Haciba
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet and savory flavors. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the leeks were creamy and


Julius parker
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This was okay. The flavors were a little bland for me, and the chicken was a bit dry. I probably won't make this again, but I'm glad I tried it


Aneyseia Sinard
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This was a very good dish. I especially loved the creamy leeks. The chicken was a little dry, but overall the flavors were wonderful and it was


Jayonni Redbird
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This dish is a keeper! I loved the combination of the sweet and savory flavors. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the leeks were creamy and


Malik Brother
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This was a great weeknight dinner. It was quick and easy to make, and it was very satisfying. I especially loved the creamy texture of the leeks in the


Adu Portia
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I've never had British food before, but this dish was a great introduction. It was simple to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be trying more British


Samson Jonah
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was perfectly Unemployment