There are two ways to pronounce scone. "Skon" in England and "Skoan" in the United States, but both in Canada, anyway, here is how to make them:
Ingredients:
8oz self-rasing flour;
2oz margarine;
1/4 pint of milk2oz dried mixed fruit;
1oz sugar;
A pinch of salt;
Optional additions:
Add to dry mixture after step 2 (cutting in the margarine);
2Oz raisins, currants, etc;
1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest;
1/2 tsp cinnamon;
1 tsp baking powder;
Preparation:
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar (or replacement). Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush tops with milk.
Method:
[01] Preheat the oven to 220oc / 425of or gas mark 7.
[02] Rub the margarine into the flour and salt until it resembles bread crumbs.
[03] Stir in the sugar and mixed fruit until well mixed.
[04] Add the milk, leaving tow teaspoons for later use, then need into a mixture.
[05] Sprinkle some flour over a clean surface.
[06] Roll out the mixture too about an inch thick.
[07] Cut out as many scones as possible.
[08] Repeat steps five & six until there is insufficient mixture to continue.
[09] Place the scones on a tray greased with some margarine or covered with nun-stick paper.
[10] Brush some of the remaining milk over each of the scones.
[11] Place in the oven and cook for about ten minutes or until browned on top.
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