Basic British Scones Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
4. 4
   Rub in the butter till the mix resembles fine bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Stir in the sugar and sufficient lowfat milk to mix to a soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4 inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into 2 inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   Brush with lowfat milk to glaze.
9. 9
   Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min; cold on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Serve with butter or possibly clotted cream and jam.