Basic British Scones

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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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
  3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.
  4. Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.
  5. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

535 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 23.2g 30% DV
Carbs 77.6g 28% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 36.5g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16786.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4222.3mg 90% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 115.3mg 9% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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