Cream Tea Scones

By Nancy J. Patrykus
@Finnjin

This recipe appeared in The Canadian Edition of the 1997 Old Farmers Almanac I thought I had lost it.
I am glad I finally found it , tucked in to one of my cook books!
Now you can enjoy it with my recipe for Mock Devonshire Cream

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Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

2 c: flour
2 Tbsp: sugar
1 Tbsp: baking powder
1/2 tsp: salt
1/2 c: butter
1: egg
2/3 c: milk

How to Make Cream Tea Scones

Step-by-Step

1Combine dry ingredients, then cut in the butter.
Beat egg lightly. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of beaten egg .for topping.
2Add milk and remaining egg together. Beat. Then add to dry ingredients. Stir till a soft dough.
3Knead and roll lightly on a board. Cut into 2-1/2 rounds. Place on ungreased bake sheet, brush tops with reserved egg. Bake 425F 12-14 minutes

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