Biscuits or Scones 1972 (British )

1. 1

   Sift the salt, flour, soda, and cream of tartar all together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add cold butter, and rub with the palms of your hands to mash butter into flakes or long flat slivers well.

3. 3

   There should be still flat lumps or flakes that are noticeable.

4. 4

   Add the cold milk and just toss all with your hands until a soft dough starts to form.

5. 5

   Just adding the amount of milk that takes you to this stage, I usually use just 3/4 cup.

6. 6

   This depends on the flour and weather.

7. 7

   Place on floured counter and form into a round disk about 3/4 inch thick, gently.

8. 8

   Cut into 8 wedges.

9. 9

   Place on greased cookie sheet.Brush with some cold milk.

10. 10

    Bake at 425 for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

11. 11

    If you would like a sweeter scone add in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup plumped raisins.

12. 12

    Or a cheddar cheese biscuit before adding the milk add in 1/2 cup grated cheddar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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