Aunt Jessie's Scones (White and Molasses)

Submitted by cookalot 2

"This is an old Scottish recipe. They are cut into triangles and cooked on a griddle or fry pan. Auntie always had these on hand."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup milk

directions

1. NOTE: If making molasses scones put 1/4 cup molasses in cup and fill with milk to measure 1 cup.
2. Cut in lard or butter into dry ingredients.
3. Add milk mixing with fork.
4. Add a little more milk if needed.
5. Knead lightly 10-12 times.
6. Roll or pat into 1/4 inch thick circle.
7. Cut into triangles.
8. Cook 5-10 min per side on an ungreased griddlel or electric frypan.
9. For the molasses scones the temperature is 300F And 350F for the white scones.