Description
Scottish treacle scones weave sweet whispers of tradition into buttery, golden-edged pastry. Comfort from grandmother’s kitchen meets modern baking magic, inviting you to savor warm crumbly bites steeped in rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 360 grams (12.7 ounces) self-raising flour
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) whole milk
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) cold butter, chopped
- 2 tablespoons black treacle
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, spices, sugar, and salt.
- Incorporate cold butter into the mixture using fingertips, creating a texture resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gently heat treacle and milk in a small saucepan, stirring until fully integrated and slightly warm.
- Pour the treacle-milk mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll to approximately 1-inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter to shape scones, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure even rising.
- Arrange scones on the prepared baking tray, leaving slight space between each piece.
- Delicately brush the top of each scone with milk to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190C (375F) for 15-18 minutes, or until edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and transfer scones to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely before serving.
- Pair with clotted cream, jam, or your preferred accompaniments for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Soften butter beforehand to ensure smooth incorporation into the flour mixture, creating a more tender scone texture.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before rolling to prevent stickiness and help maintain the scones’ shape during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, adding xanthan gum for better binding.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom or ginger to create unique flavor variations that complement the rich treacle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg