Treacle Scones

• 8 ounces self-rising flour
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 ounce caster sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons black treacle or 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 fluid ounces milk, to mix

1. Heat oven to 425u0b0F or Gas Mark 7 and grease a baking sheet.
2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter.
3. Mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
4. Add the treacle or molasses and sufficient milk to make soft dough.
5. Turn on to a floured surface and knead gently- the dough should be fairly moist and elastic.
6. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thick, and cut into rounds with a 21/2-inch pastry cutter.
7. Place on the baking sheet, brush with a little milk and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden in coIour.
8. Cool on a wire rack.
9. Serve split in half and buttered.
10. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

flour, butter, caster sugar, ground cinnamon, black treacle, salt, fluid ounces milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/treacle-scones-25522 (may not work)