Treacle Scones

Yield: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2/3 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl.
2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in with your finger tips.
3. Mix in molasses and buttermilk.
4. Turn dough out on a lightly floured board, and pat into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut in wedges.
5. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.
6. Bake on cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
7. Serve warm with butter.