Scones

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/8 cup white sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/2 cup milk
• Choice of flavoring: one of mini chocolate, dried strawberry or dried cranberry
  
• 2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, the rest of the ingredients and enough milk to mix to a soft dough. Keep in mind that the sweeter the flavor (e.g. chocolate), the less sugar. But if you're making a plain scone, you probably will need more sugar.
   
4. Turn onto a floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk to glaze.
5. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack.