Jekka’s Marigold Scones

A lovely straight forward recipe that is ideal to make with children. Serve with cream and jam, or simply butter.

Makes about 8 scones.

Ingredients:

• 450 g plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 45 g butter
• 300 ml milk mixed with 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 tbsp fresh marigold petals

Steps:

1. Pre heat oven to 220 Deg C / Gas Mark 7.
2. Sift the flour into a bowl with the salt and bicarbonate of soda.
3. Rub in the butter and add the milk and the cream of tartar and the marigold petals.
4. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough is formed.
5. Turn onto a floured board, knead lightly, then roll to about 2 cm thick.
6. Use a 5 cm plain cutter and put them onto a lightly floured or lined baking sheet.
7. Put in the oven for 12-15 minutes until risen and a golden brown.
8. Cool and eat!

From Jekka’s Book A Good Enough to Eat pg. 33

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