British Scones

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
 * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 pinch salt
 * 1/4 cup margarine
 * 1/8 cup white sugar
 * 1/2 cup milk
 * 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
 * 2) Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
 * 3) Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough
 * 4) 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.
 * 5) Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.

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