Basic British Scones

This is a melt-in-your-mouth scone recipe with baking soda that's barely sweetened. Serve with clotted cream or butter and your favorite jam.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• ¼ cup margarine
• ⅛ cup white sugar
• ½ cup milk, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.

Step 4

Rub in margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.