Basic British Scones Recipe

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Basic British Scones
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
  3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to mix to a soft dough.
  4. Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.
  5. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1437.39 Kcal (6018 kJ)
Calories from fat 436.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.47g 75%
Cholesterol 3.06mg 1%
Sodium 798.51mg 33%
Potassium 1011.96mg 22%
Total Carbs 215.69g 72%
Sugars 22.95g 92%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g 30%
Protein 29.59g 59%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 226.5mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.8 Kcal (1251 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.08g 75%
Cholesterol 0.64mg 1%
Sodium 165.99mg 33%
Potassium 210.36mg 22%
Total Carbs 44.84g 72%
Sugars 4.77g 92%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 30%
Protein 6.15g 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 15%
Calcium 47.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 32
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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