European Recipes:Scottish Recipes:Treacle Scones(Scottish)

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                          Treacle Scones(Scottish)

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Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8       oz           SR flour
    2       oz           Butter
    1       oz           Caster sugar
      1/2   ts           Ground cinnamon
    2       tb           Black treacle
                         Or golden syrup
            pn           Salt
      1/4   pt           Milk to mix

   Set oven to 425F or Mark 7. Grease a baking sheet.
   Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the
   butter. Mix in the sugar and cinnamon. Add the treacle
   or syrup and sufficient milk to make a soft dough.
   Turn on to a floured surface and knead gently. The
   dough should be fairly moist and elastic. Roll out to
   about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a 21/2 inch
   pastry cutter. Place on the baking sheet, brush with a
   little milk and bake for l0-15 minutes until golden in
   coIour. Cool on a wire rack. Serve split in half and
   buttered.