Treacle Scones from England

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English treacle (molasses) scones are a tasty breakfast treat. Serve with marmalade or jelly.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon mixed spice

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons castor sugar or superfine sugar

  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses or treacle

  • ½ cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set an oven shelf in the top third of the oven for baking.

  2. Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and mixed spice into a large bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and stir in the sugar and treacle until dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour into the dry ingredients. Stir until it turns into a soft dough.

  3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Use a rolling pin to roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch circles, rerolling dough until it has all been used. Place the scones on a lightly greased or floured baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Serve split. Don't use a knife to split them, rather pull them apart into two halves gently with your hands.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
2g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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