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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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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.
  
  From the booklet Scottish Teatime Recipes Typed By Ray
  Watson
 


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