Treacle Scones from England

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

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   Set an oven shelf in the top third of the oven for baking.

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   Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and mixed spice into a large bowl.

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   Rub in butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

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   In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and stir in the sugar and treacle until dissolved.

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   Remove from the heat and pour into the dry ingredients.

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   Stir until it turns into a soft dough.

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   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth.

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   Use a rolling pin to roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.

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    Cut into 2 inch circles, rerolling dough until it has all been used.

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    Place the scones on a lightly greased or floured baking sheet.

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    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned.

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    Cool on a wire rack.

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    Serve split.

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    Don't use a knife to split them, rather pull them apart into two halves gently with your hands.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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