Afternoon Tea Scone Recipe

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   Preheat oven to gas mark 6 4000F/200C.You will need 1 well greased 21 or possibly 23 cm round cake tin.

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   First place the flour baking pwdr and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

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   Then rub in the margarine till the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs.

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   After which stir in the raisins to distribute them proportionately.

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   Now in a small bowl beat together the egg and lowfat milk and add in this (reserving 1 dessertspoon) to the rest of the ingredients.

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   Then mix to a soft slightly sticky dough (you may ormay not need the remaining liquid).

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   Turn the dough out on to a floured surface knead it briefly and lightly to create a round then transfer it to the tin.

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   Using the flat of your hand push the dough out proportionately to the size of the tin.

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   Then bake it in the top half of the oven for 45 min.

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    Serve hot and fresh from the oven cut into slices and spread with butter and preserves.

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    Makes a 9 inch round scone

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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