Plain old Fashion Tea-Scones

Plain Old Fashion Tea-scones
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Racquel Sweeney

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@racquelsweeney

We all adore these tea scone, so easy to make at home they are sweet , delicious also great for a snack with a lovely cup of tea or coffee . I hope you enjoy...:)

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:
9 Comments
Serves:
8
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Method:
Bake

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter (diced)
  • 10 oz
    selfraising flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1-1/2 oz
    caster sugar
  • 5 Tbsp
    cows milk
  • 1
    beaten egg with pinch of salt for glazing

How to Make Plain old Fashion Tea-Scones

Step-by-Step

  1. pre-heat oven to 200c, grease a baking sheet.
    sift the flour , baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
    Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in the sugar.
    Make a well in the centre and pour in a sufficient amount of milk to make a soft dough.
  2. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface a knead lightly. Roll...
    Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface a knead lightly. Roll out to a thickness of about 1 inch. Don't be heavy handed , scones need a light touch . using a cutter or a floured glass (turned up side down) cut out 8 scones and put onto a prepared baking sheet. Brush each scone with the beaten egg + salt mix ,this will leave a shining glaze on top of baked scones.
    Place into a pre-headed oven for 12 - 15 minutes until well risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.
  3. NOTE = YOU CAN ALSO ADD TO THE DRY INGREDIENTS BEFORE YOU ADD THE MILK 3 TABLESPOONS OF SULTANAS FOR FRUIT SCONES ,3 TABLESPOONS OF GLACE CHERRICES (CHOPPED) FOR CHERRY SCONES..
    TO SERVE = Split and serve still warm with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberry jam go on be bold....enjoy...:)

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About Plain old Fashion Tea-Scones

Course/Dish: Sweet Breads
Main Ingredient: Flour
Regional Style: Irish
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
Hashtag: #tea-scones

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