MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Classic Scones Categories: Scones Yield: 12 Scones 3 c Plain flour; sifted 6 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 5 tb Butter (75 g) 1 c Milk; up to 1-1/2 c Extra milk; for the tops Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cut butter in until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add milk and mix quickly with a knife to a soft dough. Knead a few times. Lightly dust an oven tray with flour. Press scone dough out onto this. Cut into 12 even-sized pieces. Leave a 2 cm space between scones. Brush tops with milk. Bake at 425°F/220°C for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Top with jam and whipped cream, add a nice cup of tea, and enjoy! Maple and Walnut Scones: Add 1/2 cup walnut pieces before adding the milk. Replace 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup maple syrup. Recipe by Edmonds Cookbook, NZ Recipe FROM: Recipe FROM: MMMMM