RICH TEA SCONES

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These are absolutely the best for a Saturday afternoon tea-time treat! Serve with a good jam or preserve topped with whipped cream or just plain with a little butter.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories     Scones

Time 22m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups flour
9 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
8 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
milk, to mix

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Using your fingers, rub soft butter into flour mixture until fine crumb stage is reached.
  • Break eggs into 250 ml measuring cup and top with milk to make 250 ml.
  • Mix together.
  • Work egg mixture into dry ingredients to form a soft but not sticky dough.
  • If dough is too dry add a tsp of water at a time til the right consistency is produced.
  • Lightly pat dough into a square and cut into 16 equal parts.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 230C for 12- 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 246.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

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