Treacle Scones

Simple scones are a perfect treat for breakfast or with tea. These scones are best served hot with lashings of butter.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup milk, or as needed
• ¾ cup treacle or molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a bowl. Rub in butter until it is in crumb-sized pieces. Make a well in the center and pour in the treacle and milk. Stir into a soft dough. Roll out on a floured surface and cut in to rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.