DROPPED SCONES

( MAKES 6-8 )

ingredients

100g. self raising flour
pinch salt
50g. Caster sugar
1 egg,
(4 tbsp (milk to mix
few drops lemon essence, (optional)

Method

Mix floor, salt and sugar, add egg and gradually beat in enough milk to make a thick batter. Add essence, if used. Cook 2 or 3 at a time by dropping spoonfuls of the mixture on a moderately hot, well-greased griddle. Cook until the underside is golden brown and the top is covered with bubbles, about 3 minutes Turn and brown on the other side. Serve buttered hot or cold.