Treacle Scones

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Title: TREACLE SCONES
Categories: Breads, Beverages
Yield: 12 servings

2 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
pn Salt
2 1/2 tb Light molasses
2 tb Butter
1/4 c Milk (about)
Butter

Molasses is known as treacle in the U.K. These scones are fragrant and
chewy; very nice on a cold afternoon.

Preheat oven to 400F (205C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet; set
aside. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; set aside. In
a medium-size saucepan, combine molasses and 2 tablespoons butter; stir
over low heat until butter is melted. Make a well in the center of dry
ingredients; add molasses mixture and milk and mix with a form to form a
soft dough. Turn out onto floured surfaces. Roll out with a floured
rolling pan or pat dough with your hands to form a round about 1/2-inch
thick. Cut into rounds with a 2-inch fluted or plain cookie cutter. Place
1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until
well risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack and cool 5 minutes. Split
and serve warm with butter. Makes 12 to 15 scones.

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