Scones

This recipe comes from Melting pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: England.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 scones

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons caster sugar (English granulated sugar)
• 2  tablespoons currants
• 1  egg
•  milk

Directions

1. Sift flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda into a bowl. Rub in butter. Stir in sugar and currants. Mix to a soft dough with beaten egg and a little milk. Roll out to 1/2 to 3/4" thickness and cut into 2" rounds. Bake on greased baking sheet for 10 minutes at 400*. Yield was not given. My guess is about 8 scones.