Treacle Scones

Ingredients

• 8 ounces self-rising flour
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 ounce caster sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons black treacle or molasses
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 fluid ounces milk, to mix

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 425°F or Gas Mark 7 and grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter.

3. 3

   Mix in the sugar and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Add the treacle or molasses and sufficient milk to make soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn on to a floured surface and knead gently- the dough should be fairly moist and elastic.

6. 6

   Roll out to about ½-inch thick, and cut into rounds with a 2½-inch pastry cutter.

7. 7

   Place on the baking sheet, brush with a little milk and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden in coIour.

8. 8

   Cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Serve split in half and buttered.

10. 10

    Store at room temperature in an airtight container.