Gem Scones

Directions

1. 1
   preheat oven to 200 Celsius place 1/2 round patty pan tins on a baking tray and heat till VERY HOT before making mix. alternatively if you are lucky enough to have gem irons, use them.
2. 2
   using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   fold in 1/2 the flour and salt then the milk then the rest of the flour.
5. 5
   remove patty pan tins from oven , still on the tray to retain heat, and fill each patty pan.
6. 6
   cook 12 - 15 minutes until golden on top.
7. 7
   serve warm with butter or any filling you like.
8. 8
   I serve some with butter and jam and some with lemon curd.