White Soda Scones
This is a very simple and quick soda bread recipe, which can
take quite a lot of handling from the kids!
Ingredients:
1lb (450g) plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp salt
14 fl oz (400 ml) buttermilk or sour milk
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 450F (230C, Gas Mark 8).
Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Make a well in the
centre with your fingers and pour in most of the buttermilk. Bring the
ingredients together (the kids really enjoy this part) until you have a soft
dough. Add more liquid if necessary, but don't let the dough become sticky.
Turn out onto a floured surface and gently form the dough into
a ball. Kneading is not necessary, and will make the bread heavy. Flatten and
cut into squares or triangles. Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 10-15
minutes, depending on the size of the scones. Watch their colour: if they go
brown too quickly, turn the heat down to 400F (200C, Gas Mark 6) after 5-10
minutes.
Test to see if they are done by tapping - they will sound
hollow when ready. Cool on a wire rack.
Herby Scones: mix 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped herbs or 1-2
teaspoons of dried herbs into the flour before adding the liquid.
Cheesy Scones: sprinkle the tops with grated cheddar or
similar cheese before putting in the oven.
Olive Scones: mix chopped olives into the flour before adding
the liquid.
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