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Classic British Scones

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
British English
Classic British Scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the high temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
2
Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper, which will help prevent the scones from sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine and sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform blend.
4
Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
5
Add sugar and gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until a smooth dough forms.
6
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and fold it over several times before rolling it out into an even layer, approximately 3/4 of an inch thick.
7
Cut the dough into round shapes, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Brush the tops of the scones with milk to create a glaze, which will add a subtle sheen and flavor.
9
Place the scones in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until they have risen and are golden brown on top.
10
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy.