Treacle Scones

Treacle Scones


1. Heat oven to 425°F or Gas Mark 7 and grease a baking sheet.

2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter.

3. Mix in the sugar and cinnamon.

4. Add the treacle or molasses and sufficient milk to make soft dough.

5. Turn on to a floured surface and knead gently- the dough should be fairly moist and elastic.

6. Roll out to about ½-inch thick, and cut into rounds with a 2½-inch pastry cutter.

7. Place on the baking sheet, brush with a little milk and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden in coIour.

8. Cool on a wire rack.

9. Serve split in half and buttered.

10. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

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