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Gem Scones
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe I found in my ancient Commonsense Cookery Book. My mum used to make these, not sure what recipe she used but I do have her old gem irons. I haven't made these but I remember my mum's being as light as feather and melt in your mouth perfect.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups self raising flour
2 tablespoons butter, level
1 egg
155 ml milk
3 tablespoons sugar, level
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 200 deg C (400 deg F).
2. Heat gem irons.
3. Cream butter and sugar; add egg, beat well then add milk.
4. Lastly add sifted flour and mix in lightly.
5. Spoon into heated, greased gem irons.
6. Cook 7 to 10 minutes.
7. Best served warm with butter.
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