Drop Scones

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

8 ounces all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

teaspoon baking soda

teaspoon salt

1 ounce sugar

1 lrg egg

8 ounces milk, 1%% lowfat

1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Sift the dry ingredients together into a mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Add the egg and half the milk and mix to a smooth batter. Gradually beat in the remaining milk with the oil.

Heat a heavy frying pan or griddle and grease lightly. Drop tablespoons of the batter onto the hot surface and cook until the top is blistered. turn with a spatula and cook until the underside is golden brown.

Serve with butter.

Tip: Keep the scones warm for serving by wrapping in a clean folded tea cloth - this way they will keep moist and warm until they are all cooked.