Fruit Scones

My grandma would make these scones weekly and as always they were a big hit. She would make enough for the whole street and they'd all be gone by the end of the day. They were great with butter or butter and jam.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces plain flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1⁄2 ounces margarine
• 1  ounce caster sugar
• 1 -1 1⁄2 ounce sultanas or 1 -1 1⁄2 ounce currants
•  bare 1/4 pint milk

Directions

1. Sieve together flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar into a bowl.
2. Rub in margarine.
3. Add sugar, sultanas (or currants)
4. Mix to a soft but not sticky dough, with as much milk as necessary. it could leave a tablespoon of milk, Knead lightly until smooth.
5. Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds.
6. Bake on greased tray at Gas 7/425°F above centre of oven, about 12 minutes.