Scones - American measurements

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Ingredients

• Filling:
• 4 c. self rising flour (or all purpose with 1 tsp. baking powder)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 stick butter (8 tbsp.)
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• strawberry or raspberry jams
• 2/3 cup whipping cream whipped

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour and salt into bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add sugar and mix to a soft dough with milk. Turn into lightly floured board. Knead quickly, roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 20 - 2 1/2 inch rounds. Brush tops with egg or milk. Bake on greased sheet 8-10 minutes.