English Oven Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, sugar, cream of tartar and baking soda.
3. 3
   With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Slowly add milk with a fork until a soft, pliable dough forms.
5. 5
   On floured surface, knead lightly with fingertips to form smooth dough; roll out 1/2 inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut in 2-inch rounds.
7. 7
   Arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.