Treacle Scones

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
4 oz (100g) butter
2 tsp treacle
milk

Method

1. Sift flour and add all dry ingredients.
2. Rub in butter to resemble breadcrumbs.
3. Melt treacle and milk in pan.
4. Add to mixture to form a soft dough.
5. Roll out on a floured board, cut into rounds or triangles and place on a baking tray.
6. Bake in a pre-heated oven 230°C/450°F/Gas 8 for 12 minutes.

Catherine MacIver, Point, Lewis