Welsh Batch Scone

* Exported from MasterCook *

WELSH BATCH SCONE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Self-rising flour
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground ginger
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1/4 ts Ground mace
1/4 ts Ground coriander
1/2 c Solid vegetable shortening,
-cut in chunks
3/4 c Superfine sugar
1/4 c Raisins (plumped)
1/3 c Pitted dates, quartered
1/4 c Milk (about)
1 Egg yolk, beaten
1 tb Packed light brown sugar
Butter

Rich and spicy, the scone is baked in one piece.

Preheat oven to 400F (205C). Grease a large baking sheet; set aside. Sift
flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace and coriander unto a large bowl. With
your fingers, rub in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add sugar,
raisins, and dates; mix well. Turn out onto baking sheet and pat with your
hands to make an 8-inch round about 3/4-inch thick. With a sharp knife,
score top in 8 wedges. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack and
cool about 5 minutes. Serve warm with butter.



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