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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe is George McNeill's of the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. If you like scones, this is worth making! Enjoy with afternoon tea or bedtime snack. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup cold butter |
1/2 cup raisins (optional) |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup milk |
1 egg, beaten with |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. With pastry blender or fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in raisins (optional).
4. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.
5. In a small bowl, use a fork to beat eggs and milk until blended; pour into well.
6. Use fork to mix with quick, light strokes to make a soft, slightly sticky dough.
7. Press dough into ball and knead gently on floured surface 10 times.
8. Pat dough into 3/4 inch thick circle.
9. Cut out, using 1 1/2 inch floured round cutter.
10. Place rounds on greased baking sheet.
11. Brush tops of scones lightly with glaze, and bake in 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
12. Serve with strawberry preserves, clotted cream and tea.
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