Basic British Scones Recipe

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.

4. 4

   Rub in the butter till the mix resembles fine bread crumbs.

5. 5

   Stir in the sugar and sufficient lowfat milk to mix to a soft dough.

6. 6

   Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4 inch thickness.

7. 7

   Cut into 2 inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.

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   Brush with lowfat milk to glaze.

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   Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min; cold on a wire rack.

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    Serve with butter or possibly clotted cream and jam.

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