Scottish Tea Scones

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. raisins or currants
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. Blend in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.
  3. Add remaining ingredients.
  4. Mix with fork.
  5. Divide in two parts and turn each part out on floured board.
  6. Do not handle.
  7. Flatten with rolling pin into circles about 1/2-inch or more thick.
  8. Cut in triangles and put on greased and floured baking sheet.
  9. Bake in 400° oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm, slightly buttered. Yield:
  11. 16.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

681 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 98.9g 36% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 27.9g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16701.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4600mg 98% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 192.8mg 15% DV
Iron 4.8mg 26% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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