Treacle Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons light molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400*. Lightly grease a large baking sheet; set aside.

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium size saucepan, combine molasses and 2 tbsp butter; stir over low heat until butter is melted. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; add molasses mixture and milk and mix with fork to form a soft dough.

4. 4

   Turn out on a floured surface. Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat out with hands to make 1/2 thick round.

5. 5

   Cut in rounds with a 2" cutter and place 1" apart on baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake 10 to 12 min or until well risen and golden. Cool 5 min and serve with butter.